TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />
59105 (O-N-350), Nitric Acid, and MIL-A-24641, Hydrofluoric<br />
Acid, in water. The correct content of the two acids for a<br />
given corrosion removal job is determined by the testing procedure<br />
outlined below. The nitric acid content may vary from<br />
5 to 50% by volume, while the hydrofluoric acid content may<br />
vary from 0.5 to 5% by volume. A solution of 12 to 15% nitric<br />
acid by volume and 1% hydrofluoric acid by volume in water<br />
is normally used to remove light scale and/or corrosion/rust.<br />
Increase the percentage of hydrofluoric acid within the range<br />
specified above to remove heavier scale and/or corrosion/rust.<br />
As the amount of nitric acid increases with respect to the<br />
amount of hydrofluoric acid in the solution, the rate of corrosion/rust<br />
and/or scale removal decreases, because nitric acid<br />
inhibits the action of hydrofluoric acid.<br />
11.13.4.2.3.2 Pickling Solution Temperature. The temperature<br />
of the pickling solution may be adjusted from ambient/room<br />
temperature up to a maximum of 140 °F (60 °C).<br />
Higher temperatures shall be avoided to reduce evaporation<br />
loss of hydrofluoric acid. Use temperatures below 120 °F<br />
(49 °C) if intergranular attack is experienced in localized<br />
areas, such as weld zones.<br />
NOTE<br />
AISI 300 series stainless steel (CRES) alloy tubing<br />
may be used to manufacture steam coils to heat the<br />
solution. The heating coils should be installed so that<br />
they are easily replaced, since they will be corroded<br />
by the solution over time.<br />
11.13.4.2.3.3 Testing for Optimum Pickling Conditions.<br />
Optimum pickling conditions (temperature, time, and acid<br />
concentration) shall be determined by exposing test panels to<br />
various combinations of these parameters and processing them<br />
through the entire cleaning and corrosion removal/pickling<br />
cycle. Excessive etching and/or intergranular attack of the<br />
base metal indicates conditions are too aggressive, and slow<br />
removal rates indicate conditions are not aggressive enough.<br />
a. Make four inch square test panels from the same material<br />
from which the parts that will be treated are made.<br />
Process these test panels through the complete cleaning<br />
and corrosion removal/pickling cycle.<br />
b. If etching or intergranular attack is excessive (i.e.,<br />
would cause the component to be condemned), or if<br />
corrosion removal is not complete, adjust the acid concentration,<br />
immersion time, and/or solution temperature<br />
until the desired result is obtained. Table 5-9 in Chapter<br />
5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 shows the effect that varying the<br />
parameters of acid concentration, immersion time, and/<br />
or solution temperature has on the corrosion removal/<br />
pickling action of the solution.<br />
11.13.4.2.3.4 Application and Use of Acid Pickling Solutions<br />
for Corrosion Removal. The directions for the application<br />
and use of nitric acid-hydrofluoric acid solutions for<br />
corrosion removal are found in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
11.13.5 Copper and Copper <strong>Base</strong>d Alloys. These paragraphs<br />
outline chemical corrosion removal procedures for copper<br />
and copper based alloy parts and assemblies of aircraft,<br />
missiles, and equipment. Table 5-10 in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<br />
691 provides procedures for removing specific types of corrosion.<br />
11.13.5.1 Preparation. If the corroded area is contaminated<br />
with grease, oil, dirt, or other foreign materials; clean the area<br />
per Chapter 7 of this manual. Protect adjacent components and<br />
areas not being treated by masking to prevent damaging them<br />
with the chemicals used.<br />
MIL-C-10578, COMPOUND, CORROSION REMOVING<br />
AND METAL CONDITIONING 20<br />
A-A-55828 (O-S-809), SULFURIC ACID SOLUTIONS 3<br />
11.13.5.2 Chemical Corrosion Removing Materials for<br />
Copper and Copper <strong>Base</strong>d Alloys. There are two types of<br />
chemical solutions used for corrosion removal from copper<br />
and copper based alloys provided there is no danger of chemical<br />
entrapment in crevices and/or recesses: MIL-C-10578,<br />
Type III Corrosion Removing and Metal Conditioning Compound<br />
(Phosphoric Acid <strong>Base</strong>)/Inhibited solution and A-A-<br />
55828 (O-S-809) Sulfuric Acid solution.<br />
11.13.5.2.1 MIL-C-10578, Type III Corrosion Removing<br />
and Metal Conditioning Compound (Phosphoric Acid<br />
<strong>Base</strong>)/Inhibited. This is a phosphoric acid based material<br />
used to remove corrosion from assembled copper and/or copper<br />
alloy equipment structures in areas that do not contain<br />
oxygen systems and where a liquid material is acceptable. The<br />
directions for the application and use of this material are found<br />
in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
11.13.5.2.2 A-A-55828 (O-S-809) Sulfuric Acid Solutions.<br />
This process is restricted to DEPOT LEVEL maintenance<br />
only. Sulfuric acid solutions may be used to remove<br />
corrosion from copper and/or copper alloy components which<br />
can be disassembled and treated in immersion tanks. The tanks<br />
must be either manufactured from or lined with stainless steel<br />
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