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Due to its excellent corrosion resistance, high strength and good processing performance, stainless steel materials have been widely used in chemical industry, construction, food processing and medical equipment and other fields. However, during the production, processing, and transportation of stainless steel, such surfaces are oxides, rust, welding spots, and other impurities.
These pollutants not only affect the appearance of stainless steel, but may also reduce their corrosion resistance. As a surface treatment technology, the pickling passivation process significantly improves the performance of stainless steel materials by removing the surface pollutants and forming a single layer of dense protective film. This paper will introduce the basic principle and purpose of pickling passivation process in detail, analyze its influence on the performance of stainless steel material, and discuss the important role in the application of stainless steel material and the matters needing attention and optimization methods in the practical application.
pickling passivation process is a common stainless steel surface treatment technology, the main purpose of pickling is to remove oxide layer, rust, welding slag and other pollutants on the surface of stainless steel. Acid washing can effectively dissolve and remove these surface impurities, restoring the stainless steel surface to the original state of the metal. This step provides a good foundation for the stainless steel surface treatment and provides a clean surface for the subsequent passivation treatment.
Passivation is a step after pickling, and its main purpose is to form a layer of protective oxide film on the surface of stainless steel, in order to improve its corrosion resistance. Through chemical treatment, a thin layer of passivation film is generated on the surface of stainless steel, which is mainly composed of chromium oxide, which can effectively block the direct contact between the corrosive medium (such as oxygen and water) and the metal matrix, thus significantly improving the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
The influence of pickling passivation process on the properties of stainless steel is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Corrosion resistance: pickling removes contaminants and oxide layers from the stainless steel surface, while passivation forms a dense oxide film on the clean metal surface. This film can effectively block the corrosive substances in the environment and prevent them from eroding the stainless steel matrix, thus significantly improving the corrosion resistance of stainless steel.
Mechanical properties: the pickling and passivation process also has a certain influence on the mechanical properties of stainless steel. Although the pickling process itself has little effect on the hardness of stainless steel, the formation of passivation film can increase the hardness of stainless steel surface and improve its scratch resistance and wear resistance. In addition, pickling can also remove the thermal stress concentration point in the processing process, and improve the overall mechanical properties and structural stability of stainless steel.
Surface quality: pickling can remove defects and dirt on the stainless steel surface, making the surface more smooth and uniform. This improvement not only improves the appearance quality of stainless steel, but also helps reduce the accumulation of dirt on the surface and simplify maintenance and cleaning work. Also, clean surfaces help coatings, adhesives, or other better attachment of surface treatment materials.
Take a chemical plant as an example, which uses a large number of stainless steel pipes and equipment in the production process. However, due to the long-term exposure to the corrosive medium, the stainless steel surface gradually appears rust and corrosion phenomenon, which affects the normal operation and service life of the equipment. To solve this problem, the plant adopts pickling passivation process to surface the stainless steel pipes and equipment. After treatment, the contaminants and rust on the stainless steel surface were completely removed, forming a dense passivation film. This not only significantly improves the corrosion resistance of stainless steel, but also extends the service life of the equipment and reduces the maintenance costs.
In practical application, the pickling passivation process needs the following points:
Choose a suitable pickling solution: different types of stainless steel require different pickling solution and concentrations. Suitable pickling solution should be selected according to the composition of stainless steel, the type of oxide layer and the expected treatment effect.
Control of pickling time and temperature: Too long pickling time or too high temperature may lead to excessive corrosion of the material surface, while too short time or too low temperature may affect the treatment effect. Appropriate pickling time and temperature shall be controlled according to the material type and the pickling solution concentration.
Timely neutralization and cleaning: after pickling, neutralization should be treated immediately, the acid residue is neutralized as neutral, and thoroughly washed with water. Ensure that all acidic and alkaline substances are removed to avoid subsequent passivation and surface treatment.
Optimize the passivation process: Appropriate passivation solution concentration and time should be controlled during the passivation process to ensure the formation of a uniform and dense passivation film. At the same time, advanced equipment and technology, such as electrolysis passivation, to improve the passivation effect.
Strengthen waste liquid treatment: the waste liquid produced in the process of pickling passivation contains a large number of acid substances and metal ions, which must be treated in accordance with the relevant environmental laws and regulations to prevent environmental pollution.
As an important stainless steel surface treatment technology, pickling passivation process significantly improves the performance of stainless steel materials by removing surface pollutants and forming a single layer of dense protective film. In practical application, it is necessary to pay attention to the problems of selecting appropriate pickling solution, controlling pickling time and temperature, timely neutralization and cleaning, optimization of passivation process and strengthening of waste liquid treatment. Through scientific operation and management, the pickling passivation process will provide more reliable and economical solutions for the application of stainless steel materials.