Q: We need to remove RMA solder flux on indium/lead soldered sub assemblies. Most aqueous cleaners attack this solder. A: Generally speaking, indium lead solders are alkali resistant solders. Rosin mildly activated (RMA) flux traditionally consists of rosin, solvent, and a small amount of activator. The RMA solder flux is best cleaned by alkaline/saponifying cleaners with … [Read more...] about Removing RMA Solder Flux
Detergent 8
Defining Free Rinsing Detergent
Q. Your website and literature often describes your detergents as free rinsing. What does free rinsing detergent mean? A. A free rinsing detergent means it will rinse away very easily or freely. This is vital to critical cleaning applications. Analytical glassware, medical device implants or biopharm process lines are just a few examples where clean, residue-free surfaces … [Read more...] about Defining Free Rinsing Detergent
Removing Polyurethane Glue From Stainless Steel Bolts
Q: We are having trouble removing polyurethane glue from stainless steel bolts. A: Adherent residues can be tough. And clearly glue is adherent, per design. For this application we want to increase temperature to expedite the cleaning effort as much as possible, and soften the glue. We also want to up the concentration to ensure having sufficient detergent … [Read more...] about Removing Polyurethane Glue From Stainless Steel Bolts
Electronics cleaning with no hazardous chemicals or volatile solvents
Q. Why is it beneficial to use Detergent 8 when doing electronics cleaning like circuit boards and electronic components? A. For electronics cleaning, Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent no chelating agents, halides or conductive metal cations such as sodium, and therefore it cannot leave conductive residues. Its coupling ability keeps soils suspended in the … [Read more...] about Electronics cleaning with no hazardous chemicals or volatile solvents
Reactor Cavity Decontamination
Q. What cleaner does Alconox recommend for the decontamination of nuclear reactor cavities and related equipment? A. Alconox Inc. recommends Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent, a non-ionic, phosphate-free, homogeneous blend of an alkanolamine, glycol ethers and an alkoxylated fatty alcohol for decontaminating nuclear reactors and related equipment including pipes, … [Read more...] about Reactor Cavity Decontamination