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Method for removing iron sulfide scale from metal surfaces

US4351673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 1981
Grant dateSep 28, 1982
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23G1/088
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of removing ferrous sulfide from ferrous metal surfaces comprising contacting the ferrous sulfide with an aqueous composition comprising an acid selected from the group consisting of maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and the alkali metal and ammonium salts of maleic acid.

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