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Ted Mooney, P.E. RET

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for Metal Finishing 1989-2025

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Inspection post passivation for closed / non visible systems
March 2, 2009
In ASTM A380
, several methods are suggested for inspection of cleanliness post passivation: Visual inspection; wipe tests; residual pattern; water-break test; free iron test such as water-wetting or drying; high-humidity test; and copper sulphate
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How can a closed system be inspected for proper cleanliness and passivation where most areas are not accessible to the eye or a boroscope without breaking the system open?
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Director, Life Sciences - Singapore
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