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  Thread 5572

Passivation of 440




What is the best passivation process for 440c?

Dave Mortenson
Pullbrite, Inc. - Fremont, California USA
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Electropolishing is considered the best way to passivate stainless steel. What particular application did you have in mind?

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Tom Pullizzi
Falls Township, Pennsylvania
2000
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2000

We use the Type 8 formulation found in AMS2700, which is the same as the Type VIII found in the olde QQ-P-35C (canceled) [link is to free spec at Defense Logistics Agency, dla.mil]. 45-55% nitric acid in water, 120-130F, for 30 minutes minimum. We don't use a chromate dip afterward.

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Lee Gearhart
metallurgist - E. Aurora, New York
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