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Passivating Super Invar (32-5)





2002

Does anyone have any ideas on passivating super Invar 32-5? I was told a 20% by volume nitric acid from 120-140 °F for 30 minutes.

Greg Wasielewski
- Palo Alto, California



2002

Warm Nitric Acid will remove the iron from the surface and controlled oxidize the nickel in the surface which is the very definition of "passivation".

robert probert
Robert H Probert
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2002

Greg,

I'm not sure that Super Invar 32-5 is a corrosion resistant alloy, and therefore passivation may not be a good idea. You'd be wise to contact the manufacturer of your material.

Good luck!

lee gearhart
Lee Gearhart
metallurgist - E. Aurora, New York




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