Effective Sulfuric Acid Pickling with Rodine 85

Long term use of metal components in

industries often makes them susceptible to
formation of rust and surface distortion by
scaling. In order to maintain surface quality
and remove rust, acid treatment is
employed. The metal parts are dipped in
acid baths to oxidize and remove hard scales
and rust layers. But since all acids have a
corroding tendency with metals, acid
treatment forms a root cause for concern
particularly due to abrasive and corrosive
loss of precious base metal leading to
surface pitting and distortion.

Acid inhibitors are administered in acid pickling baths to prevent loss of base metal after proper
pickling. It also helps to extend the life of acid baths. Using of inhibitor in acid solution limits the acid
attack on base metal, therefore minimizing base metal loss. A potent acid inhibitor helps to allevate acid
attack on the base metal once the scale has been removed, lending protection to the surface and
optimizing acid utilization.

Rodine 85 serves as a soluble, low foaming, liquid corrosion inhibitor formulated for use in conventional
sulfuric acid pickling operations. It is an amalgamation of 1,3-Diethyl Thiourea, Formaldehyde,
substituted Triazine & O-Toluidine, Propargyl Alcohol and detergent. Rodine 85 is effective on any type
of steel, and can be used at any acid concentration. Rodine 85 is an effective inhibitor for phosphoric
and acetic acids, as well as sulfamic, citric, oxalic, and sodium bisulfate solutions in pickling and
industrial cleaning operations.

Rodine 85 dosage greatly depends on the type of metal, the temperature of operation and the sequence
of cleaning operation. The recommended amount of Rodine 85 to be used for pickling is always given in
percent by volume of the concentrated acid, regardless of the degree of acid dilution used. RODINE 85
should be used at a concentration ranging from 0.05 to 0.30 percent by volume of the diluted acid
regardless of the degree of acid dilution used. In addition, it is recommended that Rodine 85 inhibitor be
used at a concentration not less that 0.5% by volume of the concentrated liquid acid or not less that
0.5% by weight of the concentrated solid acid, regardless of the temperature of the industrial cleaning
operation.

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