This course is based on the Pulp, Paper and Biomass Industries: Materials‑Selection and Corrosion Guide (No. 11025).
It provides essential guidance for engineers, materials specialists, and plant personnel involved in designing, upgrading, and maintaining equipment used in the pulp, paper, and biomass-processing industries. The publication summarizes the corrosion behavior and performance characteristics of carbon steels, stainless steels, and nickel-containing alloys exposed to the diverse chemical, thermal, and mechanical environments found across wood handling, pulping, bleaching, chemical recovery, papermaking, and biomass-to-energy operations. Emphasis is placed on selecting safe, reliable, and cost-effective materials of construction that improve equipment integrity and service life in corrosive industrial conditions.