custommetalman Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Can anyone give some input on the best and cheapest way to pickle copper aqfter anealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenylittlemetalguy Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Really depends on how good you need. When I am in a hurry I use Vinegar with good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 At work we sometimes have to bright dip parts that we zone annealed, and all we use is CLR, same stuff that you use in the bathroom to remove Calcium Lime,& Rust. Takes just a few seconds clean the oxides off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custommetalman Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 At work we sometimes have to bright dip parts that we zone annealed, and all we use is CLR, same stuff that you use in the bathroom to remove Calcium Lime,& Rust. Takes just a few seconds clean the oxides off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I use Sparex #2 which works quite well and is commonly available at jewelry suppliers. I have been told that Ph down, which is sold for swimming pool maintenance, is roughly the same chemical and cheaper besides. You mix them with water to make your pickle solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 An old crock pot marked NOT FOR FOOD USE makes a great pickle holder as you can set it to low and hot pickle works faster! (and I second Sparex #2/ph minus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavala Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Ph down and hydrogen peroxide. When done pickling alot of copper you can use the solution to plate steel, duel purpose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custommetalman Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Really depends on how good you need. When I am in a hurry I use Vinegar with good results. Do you add any salt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
781 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 For me the easiest to get and cheapest is PH down or PH minus seen it labeled both ways. I buy it at Walmart. It is for balancing the ph in a pool or spa. According to the label same material as sparex but a lot cheaper. Mix as much as will displve in hot water. Also good to cleaning scale from iron but dont use the same batch to do both as Iron in the solution used for copper the copper will come out of suspension and coat the steel Some peole are alergic to it so were gloves and dont get it on skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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