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What is TDS in water? Total dissolved solids (TDS) is the term used to describe the inorganic salts and small amounts of organic matter present in solution in water. These salts dissociate in water to form ions which means it has two parts: one with a positive charge and one with a negative charge, which […]
Differences Between RO and DI Water for Parts Cleaning, Washing, and Rinsing
When using aqueous part cleaning systems and parts washers, rinsing the parts with high grade RO (Reverse Osmosis) or DI (Deionized) water is often overlooked but is imperative to ensuring your final cleaned parts are fully cleaned and spot free. The cleanliness criticality and specifications of your part cleaning process will determine what type of […]
Nitric vs. Citric Acid Passivation of Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel & Titanium
Many often ask about the differences between nitric acid and citric acid for stainless steel, titanium, and other alloy parts. In the past, citric acid was avoided due to potential organic growth and molding issues. Today, citric acid has improved leaps and bounds with new formulations for biocides which prevent any organic growth in solution. […]
CitriSurf – Citric Acid Passivation Solution – Stainless Steel Material Compatibility Charts
Over the last ten-fifteen years, CitriSurf® by Stellar Solutions has quickly become the leading brand when it comes to high performance citric acid especially in the medical device and aerospace industries where passivation of parts is critical to performance and durability. See our Ultimate CitriSurf Material Passivation Application Guide In the past when companies considered using citric acid passivation […]
How Do Ultrasonics Work, The Differences In Ultrasonic Cleaners, & How Best Technology’s Are Different
How Do Ultrasonics Work? How does ultrasonics quality differ? How Are Best Technology’s Ultrasonics Different? Ultrasonic Tank Myths The evolution of ultrasonic machines over the last twenty plus years has allowed for overseas manufacturing and “attempted” commoditization of ultrasonic transducers and electronic circuitry. How does an ultrasonic cleaner work? The truth behind the evolution of ultrasonics […]
