Phosphoric Acid Metal Cleaner
CAS Number: 7664-38-2
Phosphoric acid metal cleaner removes rust, mill scale, and oxides from steel, iron, and copper substrates while simultaneously forming a thin iron phosphate conversion coating that passivates the cleaned surface. Unlike hydrochloric acid cleaners, the phosphoric acid treatment leaves a protective phosphate layer that inhibits flash rusting during subsequent processing. It is widely used as a combined rust removal and pre-treatment agent in metal fabrication, maintenance, and coating preparation.
Technical Specifications
| pH | <1.0 |
| appearance | Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥85 |
| density (g/cm³) | 1.68-1.72 |
| active content (%) | ≥85 |
Applications
- Steel and iron rust and mill scale removal before coating
- Maintenance and repair surface preparation for recoating
- Copper and brass oxide cleaning in electronics fabrication
- Welding scale and heat tint removal on stainless steel
- Combined clean-and-passivate treatment for fabricated steel
Key Features
- Removes rust while simultaneously forming a protective phosphate layer
- Lower fuming and safer handling compared to hydrochloric acid
- Prevents flash rusting during processing intervals
- Can be diluted to various concentrations for different applications
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7664-38-2
Category
Metal Surface TreatmentAvailability
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