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CLASSIFICATION ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE SPECIFICATION NO. REV. LTR

Cleaning 3-15-68 5-21-10 C5049 P

TITLE

CLEANING OF TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS

THIS SPECIFICATION SUPERSEDES C5095

NOTICE
AUTHORIZATION TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SPECIFICATION
IS LIMITED TO SUPPLIERS APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.
NO DATA - Release - 21 May 2010 12:15:51 MST - Printed on 02 Mar 2016

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racies in these notations. Users are cautioned to evaluate the requirements of this document based on the entire
content irrespective of the marginal notations and relationship to the last previous issue.

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OWNER B. McLean (93-33) 5-19-10 CONFIG MGMNT M. Spahle (93-68) 5-19-10

MPE B. Dawson (93-33) 5-19-10 AIRWORTHINESS D. Greving (93-64) 5-20-10

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SPECIFICATION CHANGE NOTICE 031269

SPEC SOURCE T SPEC TYPE P STATUS C (C = CONTROLLED G = GENERAL)
* * ENTER YES (Y) OR NO (N) WHERE APPLICABLE * *
Y REQUIRED CHANGE. INCORPORATE ON NEXT LOT MANUFACTURED.
N CORROSION SENSITIVE.
REVIEW TEAM
M&PE: S. Starr PURCH: R. Norwood MFG: S. Clemens
R/O: C. MacIntyre REQUESTER: B. McLean COORDINATOR: D. Reeder

Description of Changes (underline = add; strikethrough = delete) Reason for Changes

1. Insert: “2.1.2 ASTM International Standards” and ASTM E 1447. 1. Editorial correction;
should have been
added to Rev N.
2. 3.2.3.2, first bullet, change to: “Recommended etching solution: 2. Specify starting con-
3 v/v% hydrofluoric acid (70% w/w) [(or 4.5% v/v hydrofluoric centrations for tank
acid (49% w/w)] (or 37 g/l ammonium bifluoride), 30 v/v% nitric make-up and allow
acid (42° Be’), at room temperature.”. ammonium bifluoride,
3.3.1.1, replace: “Maintain HNO3/HF solution as follows: Nitric which is safer to
Acid: 25 to 45 percent by volume HNO3 (or equivalent, such as handle.
239 - 431 grams HNO3 per liter of solution), and Hydrofluoric
Acid: 2 to 4 percent by volume HF (or equivalent, such as 17.3 -
34.6 grams HF per liter of solution).” with: “Maintain HNO3/HF
solution as follows: 2 to 4% v/v HF (70% w/w) [or 3 to 6% v/v HF
(49% w/w)] (or 25 to 49 g/l ammonium bifluoride), 25-45% v/v
HNO3 (42° Be')”.

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1. SCOPE
1.1 Purpose: This specification provides requirements for cleaning titanium and titanium-base
alloys.
1.2 Applicability: This specification is applicable for cleaning titanium parts.
1.3 Definitions
1.3.1 Honeywell, as used in this specification, refers to Honeywell Aerospace.
1.3.2 Water-break-free condition. Attained when the surface of a part is rinsed with water and a
film of water remains on the part and does not form droplets for a minimum of 10 seconds.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Non-Government Documents: The following documents form a part of this specification to the
extent specified herein. Unless otherwise indicated, the issue in effect on date of invitation for bids
or request for proposal shall apply.
2.1.1 Honeywell Specifications and Forms
C5102 - Cleaning, Degreasing, Solvent, Semiaqueous and Aqueous
AF0319 - Honeywell Aerospace Request for MESA (Materials Engineering Supplier Agreement)
2.1.2 ASTM International Standards
E 1447 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Hydrogen in Titanium and Titanium Alloys by
Inert Gas Fusion Thermal Conductivity/Infrared Detection Method
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Preparation
3.1.1 A documented work instruction shall be prepared outlining the necessary steps to clean to
the requirements of this specification and shall include, as a minimum, the following information.
a. step-by-step processing instructions
b. time in solution (Method 2)
c. solution make-up and control (Method 2)
d. temperature of solution (Method 2)
3.1.1.1 A copy of this work instruction shall be kept on file by the cleaning source and shall be
made available for review by Honeywell personnel upon request.

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3.2 Procedure
3.2.1 General Practices Applicable to All Methods
3.2.1.1 Titanium parts shall not be permitted to contact methanol or chlorinated solvents, such as
trichloroethylene or 1,1,1-trichloroethane.
3.2.2 Method 1 (General Cleaning)
3.2.2.1 Degrease in accordance with C5102, or degrease in solvent, such as stoddard solvent,
acetone, or isopropyl alcohol.
3.2.2.2 Additional cleaning in an alkaline cleaner, which is not detrimental to titanium, is permitted.
3.2.3 Method 2 (Light Oxide Removal) - To remove less than 0.0002 inch contamination such as
light oxide layer formed during heat treatment.
3.2.3.1 Clean in accordance with Method 1.
3.2.3.2 Etch in a nitric-hydrofluoric acid solution.
• Recommended etching solution: 3 v/v% hydrofluoric acid (70% w/w) [(or 4.5% v/v hydrofluoric
acid (49% w/w)] (or 37 g/l ammonium bifluoride), 30 v/v% nitric acid (42° Be), room temperature.
• Remove parts after the shortest possible time necessary for complete contaminant removal in
order to prevent excessive attack (typically 10-20 seconds).
3.2.3.3 Rinse. (Optional: Re-alkaline clean and rinse.)
3.2.3.4 Blow dry with clean, oil-free air or oven dry at 160° to 275°F.
3.2.3.5 When cleaning parts with configurations which may entrap acid, check for complete acid
removal in accordance with the following.
• Test the wet parts for complete acid removal by placing blue litmus paper in an area where
entrapment may occur. A red color indicates the presence of acid and the need for an additional
rinsing or re-alkaline cleaning and rinsing. Acid may be considered to be removed when no
change in color is evident.
3.2.4 Method 3 (Oxide Removal) - For removal of oxide layers which form on titanium when heated
in air.
3.2.4.1 Grit blast using 100-grit or finer silica, alumina, or zirconia grit to remove all scale and
break down the oxide layer.
3.2.4.2 Clean in accordance with Method 2.
3.2.4.3 Alternative to grit blasting, solutions outside the concentration range specified for Method 2
may be used provided periodic testing for hydrogen pickup and intergranular attack are performed.
3.2.5 Method 4 (Heavy Scale Removal) - Use Method 3.

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3.2.6 Method 5 (Rigidax or Wax Removal) - Use Method 1.

3.2.7 Method 6 (Lubricant Removal) - Use Method 1.
3.2.8 Method 7 (Cleaning Prior to Welding or Brazing) - For cleaning of components for joining,
the following procedure shall be followed.
3.2.8.1 Joining shall be performed as soon as possible after cleaning in accordance with Method 1
or Method 2 as applicable; parts to be joined within any given 8-hour shift should be cleaned within
that 8-hour shift and kept free of contaminants such as oil, fingerprints, and grease.
• If parts cannot be joined within a 24-hour period, they shall be packaged and closed securely to
prevent contamination. The closed package shall then be opened just prior to joining, and the
faying surfaces to be joined shall be abraded with silicon-carbide paper followed by wiping with a
clean cloth moistened with solvent, such as acetone, or isopropyl alcohol.
• If the configuration of an assembly requires a fabrication sequence of fusion tack welding fol-
lowed by resistance welding, fusion welding, or E-beam welding, the assembly shall be pack-
aged and closed securely immediately after tack welding and remain packaged and closed
securely until the subsequent welding is performed. Since faying surfaces are not now accessi-
ble for cleaning just prior to resistance welding, the closed package practice must be optimum to
avoid contamination.
• Edges of parts mechanically deburred, and manually abraded surfaces shall be cleaned immedi-
ately prior to fit-up and welding with solvent, such as acetone or isopropyl alcohol wash to ensure
removal of deburring debris.
3.2.9 Method 8 (Abrasive Blasting of Forgings) - Use Method 3.
3.3 Process Control
3.3.1 Solution analysis shall be conducted as necessary to maintain the solution concentration
ranges.
3.3.1.1 Maintain HNO3/HF solution as follows: 2 to 4% v/v HF (70% w/w) [or 3 to 6% v/v HF (49%
w/w)] (or 25 to 49 g/l ammonium bifluoride), 25 to 45% v/v HNO3 (42° Be').
3.3.1.2 When solution concentrations outside the range of 3.3.1.1 are used, coupons of either Ti 6-
4 or the alloy representing the majority of the parts being cleaned shall be tested for hydrogen
pickup and intergranular attack. Hydrogen pickup shall be performed in accordance with ASTM E
1447 or equivalent specification.
3.4 Properties
3.4.1 After cleaning, all parts shall be free of visible surface contamination such as scale, dirt,
grease, oil, tape residues and marking materials.
3.4.2 Cleaned parts shall exhibit a water-break-free surface condition.

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3.4.3 Samples tested in accordance with 3.3.1.2 shall exhibit no intergranular attack and no
greater than 25 ppm hydrogen pickup.
4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
4.1 Responsibility for Inspection: The supplier shall be responsible for performing all required
tests. Results of such tests shall be reported to Honeywell as required by Section 6. Honeywell
reserves the right to sample and to perform any confirmatory testing deemed necessary to ensure
processing conforms to the requirements of this specification.
4.2 Classification of Tests
4.2.1 Tests for compliance with 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 are classified as acceptance tests.
4.2.2 Tests for compliance with 3.4.3 are periodic tests and shall be performed quarterly when
solution concentrations outside the range of 3.3.1.1 are used.
4.3 Sampling
4.3.1 All parts shall be visually inspected for compliance with 3.4.1.
4.3.2 Parts with questionable surface cleanliness shall be tested for a water-break-free surface
condition.
4.4 Retesting: Inspected parts with residual contamination shall be processed through an addi-
tional cleaning cycle and reinspected for compliance.
4.5 Rejection: Parts not in compliance with this specification shall be rejected.
5. APPROVAL AND PROCUREMENT
5.1 Methods 2, 3, and 4 of this specification are controlled processes. Authorization to fulfill the
requirements of this specification is limited to suppliers who have been approved by Honeywell
specifically for this specification.
5.2 Alternate testing or processing methods may be submitted to Honeywell for approval. A for-
mally approved Materials Engineering Supplier Agreement (MESA) is required prior to implementa-
tion of alternate methods.
5.2.1 Requests for a MESA shall be submitted on Form AF0319.
6. REPORTS
6.1 The records herein form a part of the traceable documentation and shall be maintained as
specified on the drawing and/or in the referenced documentation for this component/material.
6.2 The supplier shall provide upon request by Honeywell a report for each lot, which shall contain,
but not be limited to, the following information.
a. purchase order number

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b. part number
c. quantity
d. lot number
e. serial number (if serialized)
f. alloy type
g. this specification number and revision letter
h. processing information

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