Alnochromix/Sulfuric acid solution at boiling?
Q: We are currently in the process of looking to change our magnesium metal coupon cleaning process. Currently, we use chromic acid but would like to switch over from that and Alnochromix is the best replacement we have found. We boil our current chromic acid solution to clean the coupons but I
Types of Detergents for Vacuum Cyclic Nucleation (VCN)
Q: I just read your article on complex geometry 3d prints and it suggests using Luminox in conjunction with the VCN process. Should I be using Luminox over current detergents we purchase from you? A: Thanks so much for your email and interest in work we do in 3D printing. The experimental and testing work done that is discussed in….
Polylysine From Microscope Slides
Q: Will Alconox remove the polylysine coating from microscope slides?
A: Polylysine is a commonly used preservative composed of the amino acid lysine in a long polymeric chain. It is removed with either basic hydrolysis, enzymatic processes, or a combination of both.
3D Printed Resin Cleaning
Q: We are using isopropyl alcohol to remove residual 3D printed acrylic resin on plastic parts. It works ok, but we are looking to avoid flammability. What can Alconox recommend?
A: Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent is in general the best cleaner we have for removing assorted resins. In some cases….
Detergent Residue Interaction with Ketones and Solvents?
Q: We currently use Alconox to clean glassware at our facility. Do you have any studies showing potential Alconox detergent residue interaction with organic ketones and/or other organic solvents?
The short answer is that Alconox detergent, like all Alconox, LLC detergent products, are designed to be completely free-rinsing. Therefore leaving no residues to speak of. However, incomplete rinsing can of course happen. So this verification is important.
