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Old 12-26-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default Stainless Pickles

Acid is used to remove scale by forming hydrogen bubbles under the scale and popping it off. If the steel, such as an austenitic grade is non-reactive in acid, no hydrogen will form and the scale remains in place. Now where is that can of elbow grease?.........
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