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Zinc-phosphate rinsewater is clear but it's tank is green
2007
Hi,
We have an immersion E-coat process with a Zinc Phosphate pre-treatment. The sides of the city water rinse after the zinc stage are green, even though the metal is stainless steel. What is causing this? and what can I do about it besides a complete boil out?
Thanks,
Ben, the curious E-coater
Ben Hill
E-Coat Tech. - Clanton, Alabama
Probably algae. Maybe work in complete darkness (robotics?) or add algae-eating freshwater snails or fish.
Seriously, ask the E-coat supplier to recommend a compatible biocide. Perhaps a isothiazolinone type such as Acticide.
Beside boiling, some periodically shock treat with hypochlorite or scrub down with hydrogen peroxide solution (using a plastic bristle broom). Clean residue thoroughly before refilling. Try to purge all contaminated tanks at the same time.
Ken Vlach [deceased]
- Goleta, California
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2007
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