Curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
The authoritative public forum
for Metal Finishing 1989-2025
-----
Chrome removal from phosphoric acid
I'm looking for any practical method for removal of chrome, aluminum, and other metals from phosphoric acid (1500-gal tank, 70-75%/wt); chrome is now at 180 ppm - I need to go down as much as possible and be able to repeat that process quite frequently.
Thanks for help.
Chris Onzol- Canoga Park, California
We have removed the metals and organics from our 7 plating lines for the past 1.5 years plus. Read the March issue of the Strategic Goals Plan Update at strategicgoals.org to see how.
David C. French- Charlotte, NC, US
It is possible and practical to remove cationic metals from phosphoric acid using ion exchange. However, I have never tried this on a solution as concentrated as 75% by weight acid.
Lyle Kirmanconsultant - Cleveland Heights, Ohio
(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)
Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread
Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread