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DESCALING OF TITANIUM

Journal Article · · Metal Progr.
OSTI ID:4330683
The formation of an oxide film on titanium during heat treatments often hampered subsequent welding or cold forming operations. A hot solution of sulfuric acid and calcium fluoride converts the scale to a gray film which can be readily removed by short immersions in a hot mineral acid bath, preferably a combination of 10% nitric acid with 2% hydrofluoric acid. The resulting surface is bright and smooth. This two-solution descaling method does not affect the welding and shaping characteristics of the metal. (J.S.R.)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Cincinnati, Ohio
NSA Number:
NSA-12-006632
OSTI ID:
4330683
Journal Information:
Metal Progr., Journal Name: Metal Progr. Vol. Vol: 73, No. 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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