Advanced Materials & Metallurgy

Our material selection process considers media compatibility, chloride content, acid concentration, oxidation potential, operating temperature, cleaning methods, and mechanical stress to provide long service life with predictable performance.

To maintain strict upstream quality control, CMI also produces selected sintering-grade metal powders in-house. This vertical integration allows tighter control over particle size distribution, powder purity, morphology consistency, and batch-to-batch stability—critical factors that directly influence pore structure, permeability, and final filter performance.

Core Material Platforms

316L Stainless Steel (The Versatile Standard)

The most widely used industrial alloy for porous metal filtration. Offers excellent corrosion resistance, strong mechanical integrity, and good weldability for general service conditions.

• General chemical processing
• Steam filtration
• Food & beverage systems
• Pharmaceutical utilities
• Water treatment equipment

Titanium (Extreme Corrosion Resistance)

Provides outstanding resistance to chlorides, seawater, oxidizing media, and many aggressive process fluids. Lightweight with high strength and excellent biocompatibility.

• Seawater desalination
• Hydrometallurgy
• Ozone aeration systems
• Pharmaceutical decarbonization filtration
• High purity liquid processes

Hastelloy C276 / C22 (High Acid Resilience)

Premium nickel-based alloys engineered for severe acidic and oxidizing environments. Maintains structural integrity under harsh chemical attack where stainless steel may fail.

• Fine chemical production
• Pesticide manufacturing
• Strong acid filtration systems
• Corrosive solvent recovery

Monel 400 (Specialist for Fluorine & Alkali)

Excellent resistance to hydrofluoric acid, alkalis, seawater, and many reducing environments. Known for toughness and durability in difficult service.

• Refineries
• Fluorochemical plants
• Marine engineering
• Specialty alkali processing

Inconel 600 / 625 (Ultra-High Temperature Service)

Designed for elevated temperature operation with superior oxidation resistance and mechanical strength. Suitable for continuous thermal cycling and aggressive hot gas service.

• Hot gas filtration
• Petrochemical cracking
• Thermal process equipment
• Nuclear power applications
• High temperature exhaust systems

Why Powder Quality Matters

The performance of porous metal media begins at powder level. Irregular particle shape, contamination, or unstable particle sizing can cause inconsistent pore networks, lower strength, and unpredictable pressure drop. By controlling powder production internally, CMI improves repeatability from raw material to finished porous component.

CMI Engineering Support

Beyond material supply, CMI assists customers in selecting the correct alloy based on corrosion chemistry, process temperature, pressure load, cleanability, and total lifecycle cost. We help prevent premature failures caused by incorrect material selection.