Summary for removing oxidation from kovar Discussion
Removing oxidation from Kovar is discussed only in general terms in this thread. Sukru Baha Baydir asks how to remove the oxide layer from Kovar material. In response, an answerer identified only as "Hello, Sukru" says the oxide can probably be removed either mechanically or chemically, depending on what the sheet or parts look like and what needs to happen after the oxide is removed. The reply does not recommend a specific process, instead asking for more context before giving a firmer answer. So the practical takeaway is that the right method depends on the part form and the intended post-cleaning use, and more details would be needed to choose between mechanical and chemical removal.
Q. Hi, I would like to ask how to remove the oxide layer from Kovar material.
Thank you in advance,
Sukru Baha Baydir
– Ankara, Turkey
2006
A. Hello, Sukru. The oxide can probably be removed either mechanically or chemically depending on what the sheet or parts look like and what you want to do with them after removing the oxide. Can you provide a bit more context please?
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Q. Hi,
After heat treatment with N2 I got brownish surface on my Kovar material. Since my apparatus need to be dimensional accuracy I want to remove the oxide layer chemically. If there is a solution to remove the oxide layer from material it’ll be better. There is no next step for my project except removing oxide layer.
Thank you in advance,
Best Regards,
Sukru Baha Baydir [returning]
– Ankara, Turkey
2006
A. Kovar® can be pickled in inhibited, 50 vol% hydrochloric acid (~16 wt% HCl); a suitable inhibitor is available from GALKIM in Istanbul.
This alloy is usually annealed in dry hydrogen. Water vapor may be added (dewpoint 20-30 °C) for decarburization or to slightly oxidize the surface for (some believe) improved adhesion to borosilicate glass.
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2006
A. Reheating the Kovar in a nitrogen/hydrogen mix will remove your oxide.
Richard Browning
– Southampton England
August 31, 2010
Q. Kovar pieces have oxidation on them after heat treating. This component needs to have glass put onto it for assembly. How can we remove the oxidation and prepare the piece for the glass-to-metal seal? Thanks.
Beth Reynolds
– Chicago, Illinois, USA
January 21, 2013
Q. Which Chemicals are recommended for cleaning of KOVAR after Fabrication (slurry)? Actually we are going to do Experiment with N2 Gas.
ARJUN D SHANKAR
isro – Banglore Karnataka India
June 26, 2019