Trial #2
To test the efficacy of Biogone concentration: 0.25 oz/gal in removing synthetic blood from stainless steel at various temperatures
2025
33
1
13
Coupon
03/25/2025
3.00
Immersion/Soak
Alex Joga Rachael Rososky
Stainless Steel
Blood
DI water rinse
Air dry
Gravimetric
Biogone at a concentration of 0.25oz/gal was tested at three temperatures: 25C, 50C, and 60C. Three stainless steel coupons were chosen for each temperature tested for a total of nine coupons. Each coupon was weighed and had their initial weights recorded. The coupons were then soiled with the provided synthetic blood by using a disposable pipette and swab to wipe the blood on the lower third of each coupon (where the coupon would come in contact with the cleaning agent during immersion). The coupons were left to air dry for 24 hours before having their dirty weights recorded. The coupons were then subjected to 3 minutes of immersion in the Biogone 0.25oz/gal at their respective temperatures with a stir bar set to 200 rpm. After cleaning, each coupon was rinsed in a DI water bath for 1 minute with a stir bar set to 200 rpm. The coupons were left to air dry for 5 days before having their clean weights recorded.
As the temperature increases, the performance of the Biogone 0.25oz/gal improves. Cleaning at all three temperatures were not able to consistently remove staining.
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