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SS316L contamination - remedies

2003

We have recently installed a SS 316L piping system in one of the Power Plants in the East African Region. Since other contractors were also working in the vicinity, the SS 316L has picked up iron contaminations. In some cases, the MS welding and grinding splatters have impinged on the SS pipe surfaces. I require your expert advice on how to tackle this problem and make SS pipes free from Contamination.

Best Regards,

PUNEET SHAMSHERY
- NAIROBI, KENYA

2003

There are several citric acid based products that will do a good job of cleaning up this problem, effectively and safely, without harming the surroundings. If you contact us we can help you, or you can go online to search for passivation and find help.

Lee Kremer
Stellar Solutions, Inc.

McHenry, Illinois

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