This is a summary of the St. Louis Gateway Arch conservation research and planning project sponsored by the Getty Foundation. It provides a comparative analysis of high pressure water, laser, and chemical cleaning for corrosion remediation and preservation of a historic stainless steel structure.
Find out which solution (Clean, Derouge, Passivate, Electrolytic Clean, Electropolish) is right for you
This paper examines the latest findings on corrosion in clean steam systems.
Success story about how Astro Pak helped a food and beverage company remove the black residue on the surface of a newly installed vessel.
A case study examining the components found in the black residue of newly mechanically polished stainless steel
White paper written by Dr. Brent Ekstrand evaluating the effectiveness of UltraPass® passivation on sanitary tube welds.
An independent analysis of results produced by three passivation methods.
Read Boeing’s evaluation comparing the effectiveness of citric vs. nitric acid solutions.
Published on MedicalDeviceNow.com, this paper outlines the most optimal passivation process for laser marked medical devices in order to maintain mark integrity while restoring the passive layer to prevent corrosion.
This paper examines the effects of passivation vs. electropolishing in the semiconductor device manufacturing.
Published in Ultra Pure Water, this study looks at the efficacy of a gel-based citric acid chelant passivation agent on welds and heat-affected zones.
Presented at Interphex 1999, many of the passivation developments cited are still relevant today.
