摘要 |
The electrolytic removal of oxides of iron, such as rust and/or scale, from the surfaces of ferrous metals is materially accelerated by incorporating a minor amount of elemental sulfur into the alkaline cyanide-free aqueous electrolyte also containing a complexing agent capable of complexing iron ions into soluble form, and an alkaline material, and having a pH of above 10. Concentrate compositions adapted to be mixed together with water to form the electrolyte are also embodied within the invention.
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