Typical materials used for the construction of distillation columns

include carbon steel and stainless steel 304/316. 2-propanol is a

chemical compound with relatively low corrosivity and is virtually
non-corrosive to steel, stainless steel and cast iron at normal
conditions. It may attack certain plastics, aliminium at high
temperatures and steel if it contains water. Trimethylpentane is not
corrosive towards metals. Noting the aforementioned, stainless steel
304 was chosen as the material of construction for our distillation
column due to its sufficient strength and resistance to corrosion.
Although carbon steel would be the more economic option, care
must be taken to prevent any corrosive reaction from occurring
during our process.