Industry

Q: Can you elaborate on stored detergent separation of powders? Is this a concern? A: In short, not a concern. This can be addressed for both diluted and concentrates. A diluted powder solution of ~1-2% does not tend to separate even if chilled.  It is biodegradable and will have microbial growth.  Hence the 1-2 week stability we recommend. 

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

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….

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.

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….