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ACT-70 Cu Alloy Descaler

Acid descaler for removing oxide film from copper and copper alloy surfaces

02Overview

ACT-70 is an acidic descaler that effectively removes oxide film layers formed on the surface of copper and copper alloy materials (Cu, Brass, Bronze, Cu-Ni, etc.).

It simultaneously provides excellent cleaning power and metal protection performance in industrial settings where metal surface cleaning is required.

03Features & Benefits

  • 01Excellent cleaning effect

    Rapidly removes smut and oxide film from copper and copper alloy surfaces, activating the surface.

  • 02Short processing time

    Quickly removes oxide film and scale while minimizing damage to the base metal and offering a long solution lifespan.

  • 03Easy handling

    Simple to dilute and manage, and safe to use with PP and PVC equipment.

  • 04Low corrosivity design

    Minimizes metal surface loss and generates almost no sludge even after long-term use.

Performance comparison

Evaluation criteriaACT-70Traditional sulfuric acid system
Oxide film removal speedFastSlow
Cu-Ni corrosion riskLow (low corrosivity)High (corrosion concern)
Residual sludgeAlmost noneSignificant amount generated
Wastewater neutralizationExcellentPoor
Operational safetyNitric acid & NOx free — safe working environmentHarmful gas generation
  • Enhanced safetySafe working environment without nitric acid and NOx gases
  • Minimized metal damageProtects base metals with a low corrosivity design
  • Reduced wastewater treatment costsMinimal sludge and easy neutralization reduce costs

04Applications

Where it fits in a lead frame package plating line
  1. 1 MOLDING · PMC EMC molding and post-mold cure
  2. 2 DEFLASH Remove mold flash and resin bleed from leads EX-Deflasher
  3. 3 DESCALE – ACT-70 Remove heat-induced oxide film and scale, activate surface
  4. 4 PURE TIN PLATING High-speed pure tin plating on leads CHS-300
  5. 5 INSPECTION Plating appearance and thickness inspection
  6. 6 REWORK STRIPPING Strip rejected deposits without base metal attack, then re-plate PRO-2000RE
CARRIER CLEANING – CSS-100HStrip tin build-up from plating carrier belts and racks

Based on a typical process flow. Actual sequence and conditions vary by customer process.

  • Shipbuilding & offshore plants — removal of scale before and after welding Cu-Ni 90/10, 70/30 seawater pipes and heat exchanger tubes
  • Power generation & plant maintenance — removal of film and corrosion products from condensers and cooling water pipes
  • Heat exchanger & piping manufacturers — pre-treatment for brazing/plating, tube sheet cleaning
  • Electrical & mechanical parts processors — acid cleaning and surface activation of brass and phosphor bronze parts
  • Wire & cable manufacturers — rapid removal of oxide film from copper wire, stable cleaning even after prolonged use

05Specifications

Base materialsCu · Brass · Bronze · Cu-Ni, etc.
TypeAcid descaler (nitric acid & NOx free)

06Operating & Handling

Solution make-upACT-70 50 % (v/v)
Work tankPVC · Polypropylene
HeaterNot recommended

07Packaging & Storage

Packaging unit20 L / 180 L HDPE drums
StorageStore at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight
Lead time3 ~ 5 business days after order
Technical dataMSDS / TDS provided upon request

08Inquiry & Documents

Opens the quote form with this product pre-filled. You can request the TDS or MSDS through the same form.

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