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An Overview of Hard Chromium Plating Using Trivalent Chromium Solutions
For more than forty years, academic and industrial researchers from all over the world have taken a strong interest in alternative processes for hard chromium plating using hexavalent ions. The benefits of substitute processes are obvious, as the toxic and carcinogenic aspects of hexavalent chromium are well known.
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Fact or Fiction: A Belated Thanks to The Internet
I've published almost 200 articles in either P&SF or other places. There isn't much I would change about my views covered in these publications, yet one stands out as an exception.
Read MorePainting Water Storage Tanks
We have to fabricate and paint some fire protection water storage tanks. The specifications call for mill galvanized, not hot dip galvanized steel as the construction material.
Read MorePhosphates in Wastewater
I am charged with finding the sources of phosphorus in our plant. Our main process effluents are from mass finishing and washing machines. I have not found significant phosphorus in these fluids, and yet, we are close to the limit. What am I missing?
Read MoreReducing Surface Finishing Costs
We are spending too much on such things as deburring and cleaning of parts after machining or grinding. My assignment is to take a fresh look at our mass finishing operations and come up with a cost saving plan.
Read MoreStainless Pretreatment for Painting
I am doing a project to develop a new chemical for stainless steel pre-treatment prior to painting or powder coating. Any suggestions regarding methods or processes for pretreatment?
Read MorePVC Removal From Cables
What solvents can be used to remove PVC from copper and aluminum cables?
Read MoreAdhesion on Galvanized Steel
We just took on a new job for some parts that are hot-dipped galvanized and we are having big problems with adhesion failure.
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