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Table 7

Specifications of the different materials of the packing.

Metal packing Plastic packing Ceramic packing
Unusable for corrosive environments Corrosion resistant Corrosion resistant usable for acidic and alkaline environments
High mechanical strength High mechanical strength Low mechanical strength
Usable for high temperature Limited use at high temperature Usable for high temperature
Suitable wettability Limited wettability Suitable wettability

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