Passivation

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Stainless-steel passivation

Passivation

Chemistry for controlled stainless-steel passivation and removal of free iron from finished surfaces.

Selection basisSoil + substrate
Process basisImmersion or recirculation
SupportLab and production validation

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CC ProPass
Chem-Crest®

CC ProPass

A phosphate-free citric passivation concentrate and deoxidizing cleaner for stainless-steel surface preparation and corrosion resistance.

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