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Role of Organic Acids in Cleaning Stainless Steels
Blume W.


Pages: 11    Published: Jan 1937


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Source: STP538-EB


Abstract
The author discusses the various uses of organic acids in the preparation and maintenance of stainless steels. Included is a review of the fundamental properties of organic acids, and a discussion of the methods of use in acid and alkaline cleaning, electropolishing, and the application of oxalate coatings. Emphasis is placed on providing a state-of-the-art survey of these current and potential uses of organic acids.


Keywords:
cleaning, stainless steels, chelating agents, finishing, acidity, buffering

Paper ID: STP41373S
Committee/Subcommittee: A01.13
DOI: 10.1520/STP41373S
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