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How to get a good finish on brass wire and pipe [Egypt] 

November 14, 2007

I am the quality Manager in company produce copper wires and pipes (brasses ) we use dichromate washing for good surface finishing after treatment with suphuric acid 10 %

we have unshining surface and some spots.

please help us

Nagyelgendy
production - Cairo, Helwan, Egypt

Perhaps you can get a local process supplier in to look at your operation, Nagyelgendy, but I don't think you will get a shining surface without a bright dip step. Usually these involve nitric acid, although on a smaller scale or with cleaner work you might be able to use stabilized hydrogen peroxide in your sulfuric acid to provide the required oxidizing power.

Ted Mooney, P.E.  finishing.com Brick, New Jersey