Process for Cleaning and Polishing Cobalt/Chromium
Minimum recommended process for electropolishing Cobalt/Chromium
This is effective ONLY with metal which does not contain colored oxide:
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Step
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Process Line / Description
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1.
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Clean in MicroClean Ti™ (RDZ-1849) (Time and temperature to be determined, no such thing as “too much”)
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2.
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Water Rinse
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3.
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Alcohol Rinse
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4.
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ElectroPolish Ti2 (RDZ-1676), 300+ Amps/ft2, up to 10 minutes
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This process is effective for metal which has colored oxide:
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Step
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Process Line
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Concentration & Temperature
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Equipment Required
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Ventilation Requirements
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1.
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Pre-Clean in
MicroClean Ti™ (RDZ-1849) |
100%
50°+ C |
SS
labware PP or PVC |
Not Required
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2.
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Rinse in tap water
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3.
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Alkaline Descale™ (RDZ-1734)
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50% Part A
50% Part B 80°–100° C 4-24 hours |
Pyrex or SS
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Not Required
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4.
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Rinse in tap water
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Room Temperature
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5.
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Descale Remover (RDZ-1735)
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100%
Room Temp 60 Seconds |
Glass or Plastic
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Recommended
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6.
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Rinse in tap water
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7.
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Rinse in dry alcohol
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???
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8.
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ElectroPolish Ti2™ (RDZ-1676)
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100%
Room Temperature |
SS
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Required
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9.
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Rinse in water
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