general cleaning and corrosion

Question 1

what is corrosion

Answer 1

a tendency for metals to return to its natural state

Question 2

what must be done to a piece of aluminum alloy to remove surface corrosion and to treat the metal to prevent further corrosion

Answer 2

remove the corrosion residue with a bristle brush or a nylon scrubber. neutralize the surface with chromic acid or with some type of conversion coating. protect the surface from further corrosion with a coat of paint

Question 3

how may rust be removed from a highly stressed metal part

Answer 3

by glass bead blasting, by careful polishing with mild abrasive paper, or by using fine buffing compound on a cloth buffing wheel

Question 4

what tools are proper for removing corrosion from aluminum alloy

Answer 4

aluminum wool or aluminum wire brushes. severe corrosion can be removed with rotary file

Question 5

what type of device is used to remove surface corrosion from a piece of magnesium alloy

Answer 5

a stiff hog bristle brush

Question 6

what must be done to a piece of aluminum alloy remove surface corrosion and to treat the metal to prevent further corrosion

Answer 6

remove the corrosion residue with a bristle brush or a nylon scrubber. neutralize the surface with chromic or with some type of conversion coating. protect the surface from further corrosion with a coat of paint

Question 7

how is rust removed from highly stressed metal part

Answer 7

by glass bead blasting, by careful polishing with mild abrasive paper or by using fine buffing compound on a cloth buffing wheel