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Passivation of SST, epoxy and granite
I have a 304 series stainless part that has a piece of granite bonded to it using 3M Dp-190
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Thanks,
Precision Granite Mfg - Waite Park, MN, USA
2006
Granite is mostly silica and thus fairly resistant to acids (except HF). The 3M epoxy is unaffected by 30 days exposure to mildly acidic RMA soldering flux. Nitric acid passivation may work OK, but one test is better than 100 opinions. If problems occur, try citric acid passivation.
Ken Vlach [deceased]- Goleta, California
Finishing.com honored Ken for his countless carefully researched responses. He passed away May 14, 2015.Rest in peace, Ken. Thank you for your hard work which the finishing world, and we at finishing.com, continue to benefit from.
2006
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