Technical Summary The passivation process is a controlled chemical treatment used to remove free iron from the surface of corrosion resistant alloys, primarily stainless steel. By increasing the chromium-to-iron ratio …
A recurring myth in some industries is that “rouge is a protective layer” that enhances, rather than degrades, stainless steel’s durability. This mistaken belief is primarily based on certain types …
As the axiom goes, “the job’s not over until you finish the paperwork” and getting the paperwork completed in the proper fashion to show that a system has been properly …
When quality stainless steel is produced, it typically leaves the mill with an equal concentration (1:1) or less of chromium (Cr) and iron (Fe) atoms on its surface. When formed, …
The process of passivation is a mystery for most people and the outside observer. It would appear that the process of passivation is much like making a cocktail; pour the …
This video takes you inside the distribution piping of a typical water system to see the Cleaning, Derouging (De-Staining), and Passivation treatment process. This video will demonstrate the treatment process …
Congratulations! You did your due diligence and had components passivated to increase their resistance to corrosion significantly. Now what? As miraculous as passivated stainless steel’s ability to not corrode under …
When President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law on January 4, 2011, the purpose was to make food growers and processors more proactive in food supply …
