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 />
(CRES), lead, ceramic, glass, or acid resistant rubber; and they<br />
must be provided with an adequate lateral exhaust ventilation<br />
system. Part holding racks must be manufactured from either<br />
stainless steel (CRES) or Monel. The proper conditions (i.e.,<br />
time, temperature, and acid concentration) for the process<br />
shall be determined by the same test procedure outlined in<br />
paragraph 11.13.4.2.3.3 in this manual using test panels made<br />
from the same material being treated. The directions for the<br />
application and use of this material are found in Chapter 5 of<br />
<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
11.13.6 Titanium and Titanium <strong>Base</strong>d Alloys. These paragraphs<br />
outline chemical corrosion removal procedures for titanium<br />
and titanium alloy parts and assemblies. Table 5-11 in<br />
Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 provides procedures for removing<br />
specific types of corrosion.<br />
11.13.6.1 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.<br />
a. Protect adjacent unaffected areas not being treated by<br />
masking to prevent damage from scale, chips, corrosion<br />
products, or chemicals.<br />
b. If present, remove gray or black oxides by an appropriate<br />
mechanical method in this chapter.<br />
A-A-59105 (O-N-350), NITRIC ACID 4<br />
Titanium is susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement in<br />
acid solutions. Therefore, acid pickling shall be used<br />
only when other corrosion methods are not adequate.<br />
Competent operators must be assigned to monitor the<br />
process.<br />
11.13.6.2.1 Acid Pickling Solutions. This process is<br />
restricted to DEPOT LEVEL maintenance only. An acid pickling<br />
solution for removing corrosion from removed titanium<br />
and titanium alloy parts consists of a mixture of 20% by volume,<br />
A-A-59105 (O-N-350), Nitric Acid, and 3% by volume,<br />
MIL-A-24641, Hydrofluoric Acid, in water. This solution will<br />
remove most oxide coatings from titanium, provided the scale<br />
was formed at temperatures below 1000 °F (538 °C) by<br />
immersing them in the solution. As noted in paragraph<br />
11.13.6.1, step b, gray or black oxides which form at temperatures<br />
above 1000 °F (538 °C) should be removed by an appropriate<br />
mechanical method in this chapter, such as abrasive<br />
blasting, prior to the acid pickling to prevent pitting of the<br />
titanium. The directions for the application and use of these<br />
materials are found in Chapter 5 of <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
11.13.6.2.2 SAE AMS-1640 (MIL-C-38334) Corrosion<br />
Removal Compound Solutions. This is the same material<br />
used to remove corrosion from aluminum alloy surfaces, and it<br />
may also be used to remove corrosion from titanium and titanium<br />
alloy assemblies and/or on equipment surfaces. Refer to<br />
paragraph 11.13.1.2.1 in this manual and Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<br />
691. The procedure for application and use of this corrosion<br />
removal compound to remove corrosion products/oxides from<br />
titanium and titanium alloy surfaces is the same as it is for<br />
aluminum alloy surfaces. Refer to paragraph 11.13.1.2.1.1 in<br />
this manual and Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691.<br />
MIL-A-24641, ACID, HYDROFLUORIC 17<br />
MIL-DTL-81706 (ALODINE), COATING, CHEMICAL<br />
CONVERSION 23<br />
SAE AMS-1640 (MIL-C-38334), CORROSION REMOVING<br />
COMPOUND 60<br />
11.13.6.2 Chemical Corrosion Removal Materials for<br />
Titanium and Titanium <strong>Base</strong>d Alloys. There are two types<br />
of chemical solutions used for corrosion removal from titanium<br />
and titanium based alloys: an acid pickling solution of<br />
A-A-59105 (O-N-350), Nitric Acid, and MIL-A-24641,<br />
Hydrofluoric Acid, in water; and an SAE AMS-1640 (MIL-C-<br />
38334) corrosion removing compound solution.<br />
11.13.6.3 Application of Organic Coatings. Titanium and<br />
titanium alloys do not normally require a paint system for<br />
corrosion protection. Where organic finishes are required for<br />
camouflage purposes, for continuity with the finish system on<br />
surrounding surfaces, or to provide a barrier to prevent contact<br />
with a dissimilar anodic material, prepare the titanium or titanium<br />
alloy surface for painting by applying a thixotropic MIL-<br />
DTL-81706/MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A chemical chromate conversion<br />
coating solution per Section II of Chapter 5 in <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<br />
691. Apply the organic finish system specified in the applica-<br />
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