Process Line for ChemPolish™ of Alloy 42 or Kovar
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Process Line
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Concentration & Temperature
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Time
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Heater Equipment
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Process Equipment
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Exhaust Required
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1. Alkaline Clean: Spray
MicroClean™ CuL (RD-19) |
25% by volume
120-170°F (50-75°C) |
2-4 Min.
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SS or Quartz – OK |
SS – OK
PVC – OK PP – OK |
Yes
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OR
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1A. Alkaline Clean Soak tank
MicroClean™ CuLX (RD-68) |
25% by volume
120-170°F (50-75°C) |
See Above
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Yes
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2. Cold Rinses, cascaded, can usuallly be sent to drain with only pH adjustment, if needed
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100%
120°-140° F (50-60° C) |
60-90 Seconds
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Teflon or Quartz – OK
Titanium – OK |
PVC – OK
PP – OK |
Yes
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OR
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100%
120-140° F (50-60° C) |
60-120 Seconds
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Teflon or Quartz-OK
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PVC – OK
PP – OK |
Yes
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4. Cold Rinses, Cascaded, (May need to be treated for pH adjustment, and Nickel removal)
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5. Dry, Turbine blower preferred, if material can handle force.
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