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Seeking Pickling and Passivation Help

We need to pickle & passivate Stainless Steel Manifolds made from 316L Stainless Steel, and I am looking for information on the process and materials to be used with reference of the suppliers of pickling & passivation pastes / materials. Is ASTM A380 the general process for this purpose ?

Rajiv Chawla
- Calcutta, India
2001

Yes, ASTM A380 is a recent standard for Stainless Steel pickling & passivation. Now this products are available in jelly & spray form so it becomes very easy & safe for application.

Vinay Golwala
- Mumbai, India
2004

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