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Cadmium and Chromium Substitutes
Question: Where can I find some up-to-date information on various substitutes for cadmium and chromium?
Read MoreChromate Conversion Coatings and Temperature Revisited
Another reader pointed out that the QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 2 specification clearly states that the conversion coating is not intended for long-term exposure to temperatures over 150F or to intermittent exposure over 300F.
Read MoreYellow Badge of Courage
Question: What is the best way to remove the yellow stains that some of my chrome platers acquire during the workday?
Read MoreReducing Compressed Air Costs
Users of compressed air can improve energy efficiency, start and stop motors repeatedly and reduce maintenance costs and noise levels with rotary screw compressors incorporating variable frequency drives…
Read MoreRecovering Electropolish Solution
Question: My company uses a proprietary solution to electropolish stainless steel and incolloy components.
Read MoreReporting Chemicals in Fuel Oil
Question: I am the facility engineer for a manufacturing plant that uses fuel oil to operate our boilers.
Read MoreDot Commentary: Introducing... ShowBuilder!
Here at Products Finishing, we're always looking for new ways to use the Internet to enhance the real-world experience of our readers.
Read MoreAnodizing Emission Rates
Question: I am trying to find information about anodizing emission rates.
Read MoreBright Dip for Stainless Steel - Safety Warning
The July 2001 issue of this column gave a formulation for the bright dipping of stainless steel.
Read MoreCorrosion Resistant Powder Coatings
Question: Some of the outdoor equipment (switchgear, transformers, etc.) we make is mounted in extremely corrosive atmospheres in Korea.
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