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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

11.13.1.2.3.1 Application of MIL-DTL-81706 (MIL-C-<br />

81706), Class 1A Solutions for Corrosion Removal. The<br />

procedures for application of these materials for corrosion<br />

removal are the same as those cited in Section II of Chapter 5<br />

in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 for the standard chemical chromate conversion<br />

coating solutions, except as follows:<br />

a. The small area requiring corrosion removal and surface<br />

treatment can be cleaned with the chemical chromate<br />

conversion coating solution instead of cleaning with<br />

cleaning solutions, rinsing, and drying before application<br />

of the solution. Thoroughly wet or flood the area<br />

being worked with the solution and keep it wet with<br />

solution until all phases of the process are completed<br />

and the final film is formed to prevent streaking and/or<br />

powdering on the surface. Lightly abrade the surface<br />

while wet with the solution using a A-A-58054, Type I,<br />

Grade C Abrasive Mat.<br />

b. If the solution turns green, continue to abrade the entire<br />

area until it is completely cleaned, and then wipe all<br />

dirty solution from the surface with a sponge. This<br />

should leave a bright, shiny surface. If dark spots or<br />

lines are seen in the area, this indicates the presence of<br />

residual spots of moderate to severe corrosion.<br />

c. Reapply the solution and vigorously agitate the wetted<br />

area with an abrasive mat as before. If the corrosion is<br />

not completely removed after this second application of<br />

solution, remove the remaining corrosion using an<br />

appropriate mechanical method in this chapter.<br />

MIL-DTL-81706 (ALODINE), COATING, CHEMICAL<br />

CONVERSION 23<br />

d. After corrosion removal is complete and the dirty solution<br />

is removed, reapply MIL-DTL-81706, Class 1A to<br />

form a MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A film on the surface<br />

and allow the film to form in accordance with procedures<br />

in Section II of Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />

11.13.2 Magnesium Alloys. The following paragraphs outline<br />

chemical corrosion removal procedures for the removal of<br />

corrosion from magnesium alloy parts. Table 11-4 provides<br />

procedures for the removal of specific types of corrosion.<br />

NOTE<br />

Removable parts can be treated more effectively by<br />

applying one of the electro-deposition conversion<br />

coatings, such as Type IV or VII of SAE AMS-M-<br />

3171 (MIL-M-3171) after corrosion removal instead<br />

of the brush on Type VI coating specified for coating<br />

repair after corrosion removal from small areas discussed<br />

here.<br />

11.13.2.1 Preparation. Before starting chemical removal of<br />

corrosion products remove paint from the area per <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-8<br />

and clean all grease, oil, and other contamination from surfaces<br />

to be worked in accordance with Chapter 7 of this manual.<br />

If practical, use one of the procedures for cleaning<br />

magnesium alloys by immersion, spray, or vapor blast<br />

included in SAE AMS-M-3171 (MIL-M-3171).<br />

A-A-55827, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE 2<br />

Do not allow rags, brushes, abrasive mats, or any<br />

other item soaked with A-A-55827 chromic acid or<br />

the chromic acid pickle solution prepared with it to<br />

come in contact with any organic solvent (MEK, acetone,<br />

paint thinner, A-A-59601/MIL-PRF-680 dry<br />

cleaning solvent, etc.) or fire will result.<br />

Do not allow excessive amounts of anions such as<br />

chlorides, sulfates, or fluorides to build up in the solution;<br />

they tend to coat or etch the metal surface<br />

rather than removing corrosion products. Do not reuse<br />

old solutions; prepare fresh solutions for each<br />

separate removal operation.<br />

11.13.2.2 Chemical Corrosion Removal Materials for<br />

Magnesium Alloys. Chromic acid pickle solution which is a<br />

mixture of A-A-55827, Chromium Trioxide, in water may be<br />

used to remove surface oxidation and light corrosion from<br />

magnesium alloy surfaces. The procedure for application and<br />

use of chrome pickle solution, a mixture of A-A-55827 Chromium<br />

Trioxide in water, can be found in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<br />

691.<br />

NOTE<br />

Chromic acid pickle is not adequate for removal of<br />

deep pitting, heavy corrosion, sand or other blast media<br />

residue, or the effects of blasting which will require<br />

use of one of the mechanical methods described<br />

in this chapter. If properly used, this chemical method<br />

removes much less metal causing much less reduction<br />

of sectional thickness than mechanical methods,<br />

but it shall not be used on parts containing copper or<br />

steel inserts unless they are completely masked off.<br />

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