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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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