Acidity

Acidity in parts cleaning refers to the acidic nature of the cleaning solution or cleaning bath used. In many cases, acidic cleaning agents are used to effectively remove certain types of contaminants, especially those that are alkaline or form hard-to-dissolve deposits.

Acidic cleaning agents typically contain acids such as sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid or phosphoric acid. These acids have the ability to dissolve and remove contaminants by triggering chemical reactions that lead to the decomposition or solubilization of the deposits.

The acidity of the cleaning solution enables the effective removal of various types of contaminants, including mineral deposits, rust, limescale and stubborn oil residues. It is particularly useful when cleaning metal parts contaminated by oxidation or corrosion.

However, care must be taken when using acidic cleaning agents as they can be corrosive and may damage certain materials or surfaces. It is therefore important to control the acidity and concentration of the cleaning solution according to the parts and materials to be cleaned and to take appropriate protective measures to ensure safe handling.