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I. PURPOSL: Define the standard process for method of Passivation.

2. SCOPE: This work instruction applies to all stainless steel products that require Passivation. 3. EQUIPMENTS N.A 4. SAFI:I-Y PRECAUTION Safety precautions shall he followed when working with potentially hazardous acids & chemicals. In addition to maintaining adequate ventilation, personal protective equipment shall he utilized to prevent injury & to minimize personnel exposure. Such personal protective equipment may include following: Lye, Face shield protection Chemical residue gloves Butyl rubber apron or suit Rulihcr hoots Acid cartridge or supplied air respirators Due to the potentially hazardous characteristics of acid & waste must he properly handled &: disposed per federal & state regulatory requirements. And questions concerning proper methods shall be addressed to the safety manager.

5. PROCI: I)URI:S : Initial Flush The system is flushed thoroughly using Purified \r'Vatcr to remove any contamination, loose particle, corrosion products and any volatile corrosion inhibitors present.

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,- Alkalinity Flush

The purpose of alkaline f Iushing is to remove any oil, grease and loose metal oxides and inorganic such as salts, which are present in the system. l he chemical used is Sodium I lydroxide (N^ ^ OI 1) solution. Approxinratc loo \w/\V for one hour Flushing The system is flushed with Purified Water to remove alkali from the system. Checking the pI I of outlet and inlet water & ensures both pl I should he equal. .- PASSIVATION Passivation is a chemical treatment of stainless steel with a mild oxidant for the purpose of enhancing the spontaneous formation of the protective passive film. Passivation is carried out by filling and circulating Nitric Acid (I INO;) solution, approximate 5 to 10 1`0 wimw for I hour. Flushing; The system is flushed with Purified Water to rem ove acid from the system. Checking the pI I of outlet and inlet water & ensures both pi should he equal. 6. ACCIiPI_r\NCI: CRITERIA Checking the pH of outlet and inlet water ensures both pH should he equal.

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