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    Nitric Acid

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Nitric Acid.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, industrial-grade chemicals like nitric acid are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Nitric acid is used for industrial and laboratory applications such as treating wood, pickling and passivating stainless steel, cleaning electronic components, and etching metals.
    ACS Reagent Grade—ACS-reagent-grade nitric acid meets quality standards set by the American Chemical Society. ACS-reagent-grade chemicals are also known as Reagent material.
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    0.3%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottlePlasticLiquid7697-37-2—3190K957000000
     
    4.27%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K95900000
     
    10%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K96400000
     
    20%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K96600000
     
    50%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K9700000
    1 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K971000000
    2.5 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2—3190K972000000
     
    70%, Light Viscosity (31 SSU)
    500 mlBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K951000000
    1 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K952000000
    2.5 LBottleGlassLiquid7697-37-2ACS Reagent Grade3190K954000000
     

    Boric Acid

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Boric Acid.
    Commonly used for cleaning, preventing rot in wet locations, flame retardance, and oil lubricity.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
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    99.9% Concentration
    5PailPlasticGranule10043-35-33190K319000000
     

    Passivating Cleaners

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Passivating Cleaners. Spray Bottle.

    Spray

    Bottle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Passivating Cleaners. Jug.

    Jug

    Restore and maintain the surface layer on stainless steel that protects it from corrosion. Also known as passivating fluids, these cleaners are made from citric acid, which removes iron from the surface of stainless steel that has been damaged from machining, heat, or chemicals. This exposes the chromium in stainless steel and reacts with air to form a protective layer. These cleaners also remove dirt, discoloration, and minor corrosion. Unlike nitric acid and other passivating fluids, citric acid does not create dangerous fumes and is safe for use throughout your plant. These cleaners come ready-to-use, so you don’t have to mix them, but you can dilute them with water for 400-series stainless steel and other sensitive parts.
    These cleaners meet SAE and ASTM international guidelines for passivating stainless steel. They also meet ASTM international guidelines for descaling and cleaning titanium and titanium alloys.
    Liquids—Liquid cleaners are thinner than gel cleaners, making them ideal for submerging parts. When spot cleaning, however, they will drip down vertical surfaces.
    Gels—Gel cleaners are thicker than liquid cleaners, so they cling to surfaces. Use them on vertical surfaces, weld joints, and other parts that can’t be submerged.
    For Removing Dirt—Cleaners for removing dirt only are less acidic and won’t discolor 400-series stainless steel. Do not use them on parts that have rust.
    For Removing Dirt and Rust—Cleaners for removing dirt and rust contain an additive that eliminates existing rust.
    Container
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    Liquids
     
    For Removing Dirt and Rust
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N11000000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1400000
     
    Gels
     
    For Removing Dirt and Rust
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1300000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1600000
     
    For Removing Dirt
    Spray Bottle22 fl. oz.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1200000
    Jug1 gal.Water BasedModerateStainless Steel
    		ASTM A380, ASTM A967, ASTM B600, SAE AMS27007373N1500000
     

    Citric Acid

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Citric Acid.
    Often used as an active ingredient in disinfectants and to restore damaged stainless steel surfaces. Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
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    Citric Acid—100%
    5PailPlasticGranule77-92-93190K624000000
    25PailPlasticGranule77-92-93190K625000000
     

    White Vinegar

    Image of Product. Front orientation. White Vinegar.
    Often used as a disinfectant, base neutralizer, and herbicide.
    Also known as technical-grade chemicals, these industrial-grade chemicals are not suitable for food or medicinal use.
    Container
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    Acetic Acid (White Vinegar)—5%
    1BottlePlasticLiquid64-19-73190K104000000
    5BoxCardboard with Plastic LinerLiquid64-19-73190K10500000
     

    Etching Solution

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Etching Solution.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Etching Solution.
    Direct electrical current from your etcher to the surface being marked. Apply this solution to your etching pad, then place the etcher over the stencil on your material. Most solutions require a neutralizer (sold separately) to clean the surface after marking to prevent corrosion or rust.
    General Purpose Etching Solution—Mark on a wide range of metals with a single solution. To achieve deeper marks on metals such as aluminum, copper, and stainless steel, use a solution that is specific to that metal.
    Noncorrosive General Purpose Etching Solution—Won’t leave behind any residue and poses no risk of corrosion or rust, even without a neutralizer. This solution is halogen-free, chloride-free, and meets MIL-STD 792E, which makes it safe for use in environments most sensitive to corrosion, such as nuclear plants and oil and gas refineries.
    Etching Solution
    Etching Solution
    Neutralizers
    For Use On (Max.
    Etching Dp.)
    Mil. Spec.
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    Size, fl. oz.
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    Each
    Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.01")—88597T230000008597T18000000
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.01")—88597T24000008597T1800000
    Copper (0.01")
    Brass (0.01")
    Bronze (0.01")    		—168597T22000008597T1800000
    Stainless Steel (0.01")—168597T21000008597T1800000
    Titanium (0.01")—169564N112000008597T1800000
     
    General Purpose Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.002")
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.002")
    Brass (0.002")
    Bronze (0.002")
    Copper (0.002")
    Iron (0.01")
    Stainless Steel (0.002")
    Steel (0.01")
    Titanium (0.002")    		—168597T16000008597T1800000
     
    Noncorrosive General Purpose Etching Solution
    Aluminum (0.002")
    Black-Oxide Metal (0.002")
    Brass (0.002")
    Bronze (0.002")
    Copper (0.002")
    Iron (0.002")
    Stainless Steel (0.002")
    Steel (0.002")
    Titanium (0.002")    		MIL-STD-792169564N11100000———0
     

    Electropolishing Solutions

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Electropolishing Solutions.
    Smooth, brighten, and passivate metal parts for a mirror-like finish. When current is applied to these solutions, they dissolve microscopic surface flaws from your parts. These solutions contain mild concentrations of acids.
    For Stainless Steel—Polish 300-series, 17-4, and 420 stainless steel parts.
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    Cobalt Chromium1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N11000000
    Stainless Steel
    		1JugSolvent BasedModerate8660N1200000
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