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Going into pickling, passivation, electropolishing of SS business?

I am thinking about going into business in the pickling & passivation of stainless steel and possibly electropolishing small stainless steel components that do not require a large overhead crane or large baths. Treatment of effluent is expensive so I would like to explore all avenues and appreciate any advice on cost saving measures with regard to setting up and conducting new business in the UK.

Many Thanks,

Mike O [surname deleted for privacy by Editor]
enthusiast - Bracknell, Berkshire, UK
2004

To answer briefly, Mike, there are more environmentally benign passivation solutions these days, based on citric acid rather than nitric acid; and there are electropolishing solutions that do not involve strong acids. If you search our Chemical directory you will find suppliers for both. But's a pretty broad topic, and each of those subjects fill several books if you want to dig deeper. Good luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
(Ted can offer longterm or instant help)
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
December , 2006

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