Antox 71E pickling paste contains hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid to remove oxide scale and tarnish around welding seams.
This product settles on the shelf and must be mixed well before use to ensure that the liquid and paste combine.
Application is with pickling brushes of acid-resistant materials for repeated use or Antox disposable brushes of synthetic materials.
A white ‘‘halo' mark may be left on the area pickled.
Possible reaction times at optimum pickling temperature of 18-22C.
Rusty and acid-resistant steels, stainless steels 15 - 60 minutes.
Nickel and nickel alloys 5 - 20 minutes.
Titanium and Alloys by trial only.
1kg of Antox 71E is sufficient for 50 - 80 running meters approximately of weld seam with heated tinted area.
Supplied in a 2kg tub complete with brush.