Water-based cleaning fundamentals

Technical Report · Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10107721· OSTI ID:10107721

Harding, W B

A basic description of water-based alkaline cleaning is presented, The nature of soils is described. The compositions of conventional cleaning compounds are given with descriptions of the functions of the ingredients. The mechanisms by which soil is removed are explained. The degrees of cleanliness required, along with the influence of the material being cleaned, are discussed. Tests for cleanliness are described.

• Research Organization: Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Kansas City, MO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00613
• OSTI ID: 10107721
• Report Number(s): KCP-613-4528; ON: DE92004881
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Dec 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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