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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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