Ozone systems operate in an unusually demanding chemical environment. The same oxidation potential that makes ozone effective for disinfection, contaminant destruction, taste and odor control, and advanced treatment can also challenge materials that were never intended for continuous ozone exposure. A pipe may look suitable because it handles oxygen. A gasket may work perfectly in ordinary water service. A valve may be rated for the required pressure and temperature. But once concentrated ozone, moisture, elevated temperature, or repeated exposure is added, the material-selection question changes. This is why materials of [...]
