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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 [last name 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
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
December , 2006

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