Alloy 42 or Kovar
January 30, 2010
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Process Line for ChemPolish™ of Alloy 42 or Kovar

Process Line
Concentration & Temperature
Time
Heater Equipment
Process Equipment
Exhaust Required
     1. Alkaline Clean: Spray
      MicroClean™ CuL (RD-19)
25% by volume
120-170°F (50-75°C)
2-4 Min.

SS or Quartz - OK
Teflon - OK
Titanium - OK

SS - OK
PVC - OK
PP - OK
Yes
OR
 
     1A. Alkaline Clean Soak tank
      MicroClean™ CuLX (RD-68)
25% by volume
120-170°F (50-75°C)
See Above
Yes
     2. Cold Rinses, cascaded, can usuallly be sent to drain with only pH adjustment, if needed
100%
120°-140° F (50-60° C)
60-90 Seconds
Teflon or Quartz - OK
Titanium - OK
PVC - OK
PP - OK
Yes
OR
 
100%
120-140° F (50-60° C)
60-120 Seconds
Teflon or Quartz-OK
PVC – OK
PP - OK
Yes
     4. Cold Rinses, Cascaded, (May need to be treated for pH adjustment, and Nickel removal)
     5. Dry, Turbine blower preferred, if material can handle force.
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