Cyanide free alkaline electrolyte and electrochemical process for rust removal from plain carbon steel components
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Title of Product/Design/Equipment. |
Cyanide free alkaline electrolyte and electrochemical process for rust removal from plain carbon steel components |
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IPR Status Patent/Abroad IPR Details |
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Application/Uses |
(i) Cleaning of rust and scale from plain carbon steel components during manufacturing and (ii) Surface cleaning of very small and large plain carbon steel components without affecting the surface quality. |
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Salient Technical Feature including Competing Feature |
Very fast electrochemical rust removal process (1-2 min) Alkaline cleaning process – No hydrogen embrittlement and cleaned surface is passivated to prevent immediate rusting Electrolyte is free from toxic elements like cyanides Operated at room temperature Very small components (screws) and big components can be cleaned |
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Level/Scale of Development |
Pilot Scale |
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Environmental Consideration |
No toxic effluents (solid, liquid or gas) |
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Status of Commercialization |
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Major Raw Material to be Utilized |
Industrial grade chemicals |
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Major Raw Plant Equipment and Machinery Required |
DC Power source |
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Techno-Economics |
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Technology Package |
a) Process-Know-how, (b) Details of equipment & (c) Quality Assurance Methods. Assistance in setting up the plant on separate terms |
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