Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Pickling and Passivating Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is known for its strength and ability are necessarily required to sustain corrosion, and proper surface treatments such as pickling and passivation maintain both its integrity and visual attractiveness. However, during these procedures, many companies run into preventable errors that impair results or cause long-term harm. In order to protect the quality of your materials and ensure to follow industry standards. In this blog, we'll learn the top 5 mistakes to avoid when pickling and passivating stainless steel. What Is Pickling and Passivation of Stainless Steel? Before discussing common mistakes let's review the basics: Pickling: Pickling is a chemical process that uses acids after heat treatment to get rid of surface pollutants such as oxides, weld scales, and discoloration. It brings back the material's inherent ability to resist corrosion. Passivation: A procedure that makes stronger stainless steel's natural oxide layer and increases its corrosio...