Pharmaceutical

This industry is a very old established one. Pharmaceuticals have been produced over many generations using low-tech processes for low spec materials used in the past. Nowadays the industry is as high tech as the semi-conductor industry. The majority, if not all, of the population are touched by this industry. It produces medicines and drugs in various forms. During production the use of any number of chemicals and substances mean that certain special materials are needed. Those with good anti-corrosion properties, abrasive resistance and strength are required. 316 stainless steel, alloy 625, C276, Titanium, 17-4PH all have their uses in this environment.