Ultra high vacuum compatible cleaning
Q. Can Liquinox be used to remove residues from stainless steel for ultra high vacuum compatible cleaning? A. Yes, Liquinox has been used
What is a Surfactant?
Q. What is a surfactant? A. Surfactant is short for “surface active agent,” it is an organic molecule with a hydrophobic (water-hating/oil-loving) end and a hydrophilic (water-loving) end.
Advanced Cleaning Mechanisms: Detergency and Concentration
Intuition, logic, and maybe even some experiences, can lead us to believe more detergent is better. These everyday experiences where it might apply include your washing machine, dishwasher, or even your hands in the bathroom sink. But, what is actually meant by better? This is where concentration and detergency come into play, terms you may see in our literature and documentation, as well as our responses and solutions to cleaning challenges.
Choosing Temperature for Ultrasonic Parts Cleaning
Q. How to determine appropriate temperature to clean parts with ultrasonic cleaner?
A. In general, every 10 deg C you go up in temperature doubles the cleaning speed. The faster you want to clean the hotter you should get.
There is a theoretical optimal ultrasonic cavitation temperature at around 70 deg C depending on the exact concentration of detergent. Even though in theory cavitation…
See Us at Pittcon 2019 in Philadelphia
Visit Alconox, Inc. at Pittcon, Philadelphia, PA March 19-21, 2019. Stop by booth #3514 to receive our unique gifts, expert technical support for your critical cleaning applications, and detergent samples. And just maybe hear about a new product!
Our critical cleaning detergents and cleaners remove an array of soils while leaving no interfering residues on laboratory equipment, glassware and instruments. Check out our latest video, How to Clean Laboratory Glassware, to learn the nine guidelines for critical cleaning of glassware exposed to even the toughest of contaminants.