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The effects
of temperature/pressure on diaphragms and on linings in valve
bodies should be considered in the selection process. The
tensile properties of all materials decrease as the temperature
increases. This reduction in strength can be compensated for
by reducing the allowable operating pressure as fluid temperature
increases.
The chemical
activity of the fluid also increases as temperatures rise.
This may be a consideration for choosing materials that are
more corrosion-resistant.
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