How to: Clean Aluminum Nitride (AlN)
Q: We need to clean some general residues from aluminum nitride (AlN) components. We have Alconox powder on hand. Should we use that? A: Aluminum nitride is a high-performance ceramic material valued across medical, electronics, and industrial applications primarily for…
Application Note: Extended Shelf Life for Alconox, LLC Detergents
Alconox, LLC is pleased to announce that we have extended the shelf life of our critical cleaning detergents from 2 years (24 months) to 3.5 years (42 months). This significant improvement in shelf life is based on extensive stability testing, and our goal of continuous improvement. Thus ensuring the continued reliability and performance of….
Cleaning Copper and Cobalt Stains
Q: We are an environmental services provider. What do you recommend to remove copper and cobalt stains from pumps and flooring under a plating line?
A: To remove copper and cobalt stains from pumps and flooring with stainless steel and plastic surfaces, we would highly recommend Citranox® Liquid Acid Cleaner and Detergent, used at….
A Solution For Using An Expired Detergent Solution
Q: Is there any damage that could be caused to our parts if they were washed in the Liquinox Solution after being expired for 5 days? Would reprocessing the products in Non Expired Solution be a safe resolution? A: As discussed here, Using Expired Detergent, the cleaning in expired Liquinox detergent….
Cleaning Soda Lime Glass
Q: Our substrate is coated soda-lime glass. It is coated in indium tin oxide, and/or fluorinated tin oxide. We are unable to remove salt/scale and would like to use detergent only and no volatile solvents. What does Alconox, LLC recommend?
A: For cleaning residues like indium tin oxide and fluorinated tin oxide from….
