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TASK 70-33-59-200-502 Control Of The Solutions To Remove Flame Spray Coatings
Table of Contents
Scope Safety Precautions Equipment and Materials | ||
Nitric Acid Solution | ||
Alkali Derusting Solutions | ||
Cyanide Solution | ||
10 Percent and 30 Percent Sulfuric Acid Solution | ||
Electrolytic Rochelle Carbonate and Alternative Sodium Carbonate Solutions | ||
Alkali Permanganate Solution | ||
Chromic Acid Neutralizing Solution | ||
Nitric Acid Neutralizing Solution | ||
Nitric Acid/Hydrogen Peroxide Solutions | ||
Enthone GT 376 | ||
Inhibited Hydrochloric Acid Solution | ||
Aqua Regia Solution | ||
Hydrochloric Acid and Wetting Agent | ||
Enstrip GT 317 |
Scope
This procedure specifies the analytical controls for solutions used to remove flame spray coatings.
Safety Precautions
Precautions are applicable that apply to all chemicals are:
Cyanide specific precautions and warning signs are as follows:
Poisoning will occur
If you swallow cyanide
If you breathe hydro-cyanic gas
Cyanide or hydro-cyanic gas absorbs through your skin.
Warning indications of poisoning
Dizziness, nausea, general weakness, and headache
Palpitations
Feeling of suffocation and tightness in the throat
Pallor, deep breathing, and unconsciousness.
Chromic acid solution specific precautions are:
In the United Kingdom, this process is controlled by the Health and Safety at Work Act, which specifies the responsibilities of all the people that work with chromium solutions. In addition to which there is a requirement that every person employed must be examined by the Appointed Factory Doctor every 14 days. Over and above the latter, it is the duty of the Occupier of the work place to arrange for a responsible person to examine the hands and forearms of all persons employed, two times each week.
Sodium hydroxide specific precautions:
Nitric and sulfuric acid specific precautions are:
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Sintered glass crucible | LOCAL | No. 4 Sintered glass crucible |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 01-006 HYDROCHLORIC ACID | LOCAL | CoMat 01-006 | ||
| CoMat 01-007 ETHYL ALCOHOL C2H5OH (DENATURED) | LOCAL | CoMat 01-007 | ||
| CoMat 01-008 SODIUM HYDROXIDE NaOH (CAUSTIC SODA), SOLID | LOCAL | CoMat 01-008 | ||
| CoMat 01-011 INDICATOR | LOCAL | CoMat 01-011 | ||
| CoMat 01-012 ISOPROPANOL ALCOHOL (CH3)2CHOH | LOCAL | CoMat 01-012 | ||
| CoMat 01-043 SULFURIC ACID H2SO4 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-043 | ||
| CoMat 01-052 SILVER CHROMATE AgCrO4 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-052 | ||
| CoMat 01-054 FERR.AMMON.SULPHATE FeSO42S04 6H2O | LOCAL | CoMat 01-054 | ||
| CoMat 01-055 POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE KMnO4 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-055 | ||
| CoMat 01-056 BARIUM CHLORIDE BaCl2x 2H2O | LOCAL | CoMat 01-056 | ||
| CoMat 01-057 ACETIC ACID CH3COOH | LOCAL | CoMat 01-057 | ||
| CoMat 01-058 NITRIC ACID HNO3 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-058 | ||
| CoMat 01-059 SILVER NITRATE AgNO3 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-059 | ||
| CoMat 01-060 ACETONE (CH3)2CO | LOCAL | CoMat 01-060 | ||
| CoMat 01-062 NICKEL ELECTROPLATE STRIPPINGSOLN | LOCAL | CoMat 01-062 | ||
| CoMat 01-064 INDICATOR | LOCAL | CoMat 01-064 | ||
| CoMat 01-097 POTASSIUM IODIDE KI | U1185 | CoMat 01-097 | ||
| CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER | LOCAL | CoMat 01-201 | ||
| CoMat 01-355 INDICATOR | LOCAL | CoMat 01-355 | ||
| CoMat 02-011 FILTER PAPER | LOCAL | CoMat 02-011 | ||
| CoMat 05-064 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE | K6835 | CoMat 05-064 | ||
| CoMat 01-030 SODIUM CARBONATE Na2CO3 | LOCAL | CoMat 01-030 | ||
| CoMat 01-066 TARTARIC ACID CRYSTALS | LOCAL | CoMat 01-066 |
Spares
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Procedure
Renew the solution when it is no longer effective.
For instructions to the make-up the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-001. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-002.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-001 Control of the Nitric Acid Solution
The solution should be analyzed and kept by the manufacturer's instructions or discarded when the solution has no effect.
For instructions to the make-up the solutions, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-002-001 and SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-002-002. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-003.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-002 Control the Alkali Derusting Solutions

WARNING
ALKALI DERUSTERS CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE; REFER TO THE SODIUM HYDROXIDE SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.For instructions to the make-up the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-003. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-004.
NOTE
To keep the stripping solution at a satisfactory efficient, make sure the free cyanide content is at 3.16 oz. wt/gal (90 g/l).Dilute to approximately 30 ml with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER.
Add a crystal of CoMat 01-097 POTASSIUM IODIDE KI and titrate with N/10 silver nitrate solutions (prepared from CoMat 01-059 SILVER NITRATE AgNO3 to a yellowish turbidity.
1 ml of N/10 AgNO3 = 0.0098 g NaCN therefore ml of N/10 AgNO3 x 0.0098 x 1000/2 = g /NaCN.
i.e. ml of N/10 AgNO3 x 4.9 = g /NaCN.
Add CoMat 01-062 NICKEL ELECTROPLATE STRIPPINGSOLN or alternatives for each addition of cyanide proportional to the initial make-up.
Discard the solution when the amount of CoMat 01-062 NICKEL ELECTROPLATE STRIPPINGSOLN added, equals that for the initial make-up.
Analyze for free cyanide content.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-003 Control of the Cyanide Solution

CAUTION
KEEP THE FREE CYANIDE CONTENT ABOVE 5.4 OZ. WT/GAL (40 G/L) TO PREVENT ATTACK ON THE BASE METAL.Dilute to the mark with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER and shake well.
NOTE
To calculate the amount of addition, multiply the g/l low by the capacity of the tank (in Imperial gallons) and divide the result by 1803.2 to give the number of Imperial gallons of sulfuric acid (S.G. 1.84).Add a few drops of CoMat 01-064 INDICATOR and titrate with N sodium hydroxide prepared from CoMat 01-008 SODIUM HYDROXIDE NaOH (CAUSTIC SODA), SOLID to a yellow end point. The following will then apply:
1 ml N.NaOH = 0.049 g H2SO4.
thus ml N.NaOH x 0.049 x 500 = g/l H2SO4.
For instructions on the make-up the solutions, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-004 or SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-010. To use the solutions refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-005 or SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-010.
Analysis Method.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-004 Control of the 10 Percent and 30 Percent Sulfuric Acid Solution
Add a few drops of CoMat 01-355 INDICATOR to the solution, and titrate with 1N sulfuric acid (from CoMat 01-043 SULFURIC ACID H2SO4) until the indicator just becomes pink.
NOTE
When you make additions of CoMat 01-030 SODIUM CARBONATE Na2CO3, add CoMat 01-066 TARTARIC ACID CRYSTALS at the ratio of 239 g of CoMat 01-066 TARTARIC ACID CRYSTALS to 1 kg of CoMat 01-030 SODIUM CARBONATE Na2CO3.Carbonate strength = burette reading x 5.3.
Addition necessary = (Target concentration - Actual concentration) x tank volume (l).
Analyse for sodium carbonate content at the initial make up and at intervals of one week minimum.
Measure the pH of the solution with a calibrated pH meter to the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust the pH by additions of CoMat 01-030 SODIUM CARBONATE Na2CO3 or CoMat 01-066 TARTARIC ACID CRYSTALS, as necessary.
With Analytical Control.
For instructions to make-up the Rochelle carbonate salt solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-005-001. To make-up the alternative Sodium carbonate salt solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-005-002. To use these solutions, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-006.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-005 Control of Electrolytic Rochelle Carbonate and Alternative Sodium Carbonate Solutions
For instructions to make-up the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-006-001 and SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-006-001-000. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-007.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-006 Control of the Alkali Permanganate Solution

WARNING
ALKALI PERMANGANATE SOLUTIONS CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE. REFER TO SODIUM HYDROXIDE SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.In addition to chemical control, measurement checks must be made ever day on parts being stripped or on suitably polished magnesium alloy test samples.
The maximum permitted dimensional change is 0.0001 inch (0.003 mm) for each surface. A visible indication of excessive metal removal is when the polished magnesium alloy test piece appears dull.
Dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to approximately 100 ml.
Titrate with a N/2 solution of sodium carbonate (prepared from CoMat 01-012 ISOPROPANOL ALCOHOL (CH3)2CHOH) to a permanent turbidity.
The number of ml N/2 sodium carbonate solution required is the titration value.
Titration value x 5 = CrO3 g/l.
Dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to 500 ml and shake well.
Transfer 10 ml of the diluted sample to a 600 ml beaker and add 10 ml at 50 percent H2SO4 (prepared from CoMat 01-043 SULFURIC ACID H2SO4) .
Add 19,5 ml of standard ferrous ammonium sulfate (prepared from CoMat 01-054 FERR.AMMON.SULPHATE FeSO42S04 6H2O) and titrate with N/10 potassium permanganate (prepared from CoMat 01-055 POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE KMnO4) to a pink end point.
The amount of KMnO4 used is the titration value, represented by TV1 in the formula. Refer to step (f).
Carry out a blank determination with each analysis as follows:
Put 10 ml of CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER into a 600 ml beaker and add 10 ml of 50 percent H2SO4 (prepared from CoMat 01-043 SULFURIC ACID H2SO4 H2SO4).
Add 19,5 ml of standard ferrous ammonium sulfate from a burette and titrate quickly with N/10 KMnO4 to a pink end point.
Add a further 0.5 ml of standard ferrous ammonium and titrate to a faint purple end point with N/10 KMnO4.
The amount of KMnO4 used is the titration value, represented by TV2 in the following formula:
As 1 ml of N/10 ferrous ammonium sulfate is equivalent to 0.00333 g of CrO3.
g/l CrO3 = (TV2 - TV1) x normality of KMnO4 x 16.66.
Add a further 0.5 ml of standard ferrous ammonium sulfate and titrate again with N/10 KMnO4, in drops, to a faint purple end point.
When dealing with freshly prepared solutions of chromic acid that do not contain chromium chromate, no precipitate occurs with sodium carbonate and thus the Chromic Oxide content is obtained as follows:
Analyze for free chromic acid.
Dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to 250 ml and shake well.
Transfer 25 ml of the diluted solution into a suitable beaker and dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to approximately 150 ml.
Add 20 ml of CoMat 01-007 ETHYL ALCOHOL C2H5OH (DENATURED) and 10 ml of CoMat 01-006 HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
Boil down to approximately 80 ml, cool and dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to approximately 150 ml.
Bring to the boil and add 15 ml of 10 percent barium chloride solution (prepared from CoMat 01-056 BARIUM CHLORIDE BaCl2x 2H2O).
Filter by decantation onto CoMat 02-011 FILTER PAPER.
Analyze for H2SO4 - Method 1.
Add 10 ml of CoMat 01-006 HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 25 ml of CoMat 01-057 ACETIC ACID CH3COOH and 20 ml of CoMat 01-012 ISOPROPANOL ALCOHOL (CH3)2CHOH. Dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to approximately 100 ml.
Boil the mixture for 15 minutes and further dilute with CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER to approximately 150 ml.
Bring to the boil and immediately add, while stirring, 15 ml of 10 percent barium chloride solution (prepared from CoMat 01-056 BARIUM CHLORIDE BaCl2x 2H2O).
Filter the precipitate by decantation on to CoMat 02-011 FILTER PAPER.
Analyze for H2SO4 - Method 2.
With a pipette put a 20 ml filtered sample into a 400 ml beaker containing approximately 200 ml of CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER.
Add approximately 10 ml of CoMat 01-058 NITRIC ACID HNO3 and heat to 140 to 158 deg F (60 to 70 deg C).
Add 10 percent silver nitrate solution (prepared from CoMat 01-059 SILVER NITRATE AgNO3) until precipitation is complete.
Wash the precipitate with:
10 percent nitric acid solution (prepared from CoMat 01-058 NITRIC ACID HNO3).
Chloride determination (Spec. 0.1g/l Cl max).
One of the important controlling parameters in the control of 10 percent chromic acid is the processing of the test-piece to determine the metal removal rate; this is considered an important guide to the condition of this solution and metal removal rate can be determined as follows:
The maximum permitted dimensional change after three minutes fully in the chromic acid solution at 149 to 158 deg F (65 to 70 deg C) shall be 0.00005 inch (0.0015 mm) / surface. This corresponds to a weight loss of 0.032 oz. wt/sq ft (1g/sq dm). A visible indication of excessive metal removal is when a magnesium alloy test piece polished with CoMat 05-064 WATERPROOF SILICON CARBIDE appears dull after three minutes immersion in the chromic acid solution.
Control of chloride with silver chromate in 10 percent chromic acid solution.
If CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER is used, silver chromate is not added at new make-up.
The chromic acid solution volume should be maintained by adding CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER. If tap water is used, it will be necessary to precipitate the chlorides by adding CoMat 01-052 SILVER CHROMATE AgCrO4.
For instructions to make-up the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-007. To use the solution refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-007.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-007 Control of the Chromic Acid Neutralizing Solution
Analyze the solution by pipetting 5 ml of the cooled solution into a 400 ml beaker and dilute with approximately 75 ml of CoMat 01-201 DISTILLED, DEIONIZED, DEMINERALIZED, OR REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) WATER. Add 5 drops of CoMat 01-011 INDICATOR and titrate it with 1N. sodium hydroxide solution to the pink end point.
ml of 1N. NaOH solution X 12.6 = g/l HNO3.
For instructions to make-up of the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-008. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-007.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-008 Control of the Nitric Acid Neutralizing Solution
For instructions to make-up of the Nitric acid/Hydrogen peroxide solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-009. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-009.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-009 Control of the Nitric Acid/Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
For instructions to make-up of the Enthone GT 376 solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-011. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-011.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-010 Control of Enthone GT 376
For instructions to make-up the Inhibited Hydrochloric acid solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-012. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-012.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-011 Control of the Inhibited Hydrochloric Acid Solution
For instructions to make-up the Aqua Regia solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-013. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-013.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-012 Control of the Aqua Regia Solution
For instructions to make-up of the hydrochloric acid and wetting agent solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-014. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-014.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-013 Control of the Hydrochloric Acid and Wetting Agent
For instructions to make-up of the Enthone GT 317 solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-59-100-015. To use the solution, refer to the SPM TASK 70-33-59-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-59-300-015.
SUBTASK 70-33-59-200-014 Control of Enstrip GT 317
