Passivation ADL-32, chromefree direct use in quench tank
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Chromium-6 free; based on chromium trivalaent
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For direct use in the quench tank
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Excellent white rust protection
Passivation ADL-32 is a hexavalent chrome free water-based conversion coating for freshly galvanised steel surfaces. Passivation ADL-32 forms a transparent to slightly visible layer that gives an improved corrosion resistance of the galvanised steel surface. A galvanised steel surface that has been pre-treated with Passivation ADL-32 does not give white rust under normal storage conditions. The surface has a low electrical resistance.
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The best chromefree passivation available
Passivation ADL-32 is tailored to the needs of galvanizers. Next to excellent white rust protection we have ensured that bath maintenance is easy and stable.
Passivation ADL-32 product characteristics:
- Passivation layer on fresh galvanized steel
- Chrome(III) based
- Protection against white rust
- Direct use in quench tank
- Provides bare corrosion resistance during storage and transport
- Competes easily with Chrome (VI) based pre-treatments
- Free of substances of very high concern
For direct use in the quench tank
Passivation ADL-32 can be used directly in the quench tank. See the image with the process overview.
Customer case: Verzinkerij Meerveldhoven (Netherlands)
Verzinkerij Meerveldhoven is one of the first galvanizers that made the switch to Passivation ADL-32 of AD Chemicals. Previously they used a polymer based passivation product after the last cooling bath. This polymer based solution caused smut formation when used at >70⁰C. With Passivation ADL-32 this defenitely isn’t the case, it can be used at high temperatures, even boiling water is not an issue. Next to that it can be used directly in the quench. Ensuring easy implementation. The white rust protection is also outperforming the previous passivation product.
Test Results
Passivation ADL-32 has been thoroughly tested according to the highest test standards. Below pictures show vefore and after NSS the results obtained with Passivation ADl-32.
Test Results Humidity
Passivation ADL-32 test results for 24-hours of humidity testing
Passivation ADL-32 versus Chromate passivation
The following table shows an overview comparison between Passivation ADL-32 and a chromate (hexavelent) passivation.
| Chromate conversion coating | Passivation ADL-32 | |
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| Environmental impact | -/- | ++ |
| Passivation performance (white rust prevention) | ++ | ++ |
| Chemical basis | chromium(VI), toxic | chrome(III) |
| Robust and easy to handle proces | ++ | ++ |
| Meets quality standards | Yes, industry standard | Competes easily with chromium(VI) based passivations |
| Direct use in quench tank | YES | YES |
| Use after cooling bath (first cooling than passivation) | YES | YES |
| Appearance | yellow, clear layer | clear layer |
| Waste water treatment | Multiple steps, chrome reduction required | Regular waste water treatment |
| Easy to strip passivation of substrate when needed? | NO | YES |
| Pricing | € | €€ slightly more expensive |
Exceeding the market standard
HDG Passivations have a huge range of requirements on a complex combination of zinc based alloys. This drives the need for close working relationships, consultation, testing and pilot line experimentation. With Passivation ADL 32 ADChemicals shows that replacing chromium-6 while maintaining the highest quality is possible.
