Trial #21
To evaluate the effectiveness of SB-2, SB-11, SB-22, and SB-23 in removing Slide Gel No. 7 from copper and brass coupons as a potential replacement for TCE with a heated ultrasonic cleaning method.
2024
31
1
50
Coupon
02/29/2024
2.00
No relation
Tatyanna Moreland Junior
Brass Copper
Greases
None
Air dry
Gravimetric
Three copper and brass coupons were used for each cleaner being tested, for a total of 12 coupons per cleaner. The initial weights of each coupon were recorded. The bottom third of every coupon was soiled by applying the contaminate with a swab. The dirty weights of each coupon were then recorded. The coupons were then subjected to heated ultrasonic at 140 degrees Fahrenheit in the cleaners for 15 minutes. After the coupons were cleaned, they were left to air-dry overnight. The next morning, the clean weights of each coupon were taken.
Overall, the cleaners did not do an effective job removing the contaminants; all coupons were wet with cleaner and/or contaminant after air drying. Copper coupons that were cleaned with SB-22 and SB-23 were less wet but the latter seemed to be more effective.