Product code RXSOL-38-2401-220

RXSOL Passivex C is a concentrated, water-based citric acid passivation liquid designed for the chemical passivation of stainless-steel surfaces following fabrication, welding, machining, grinding, pickling or cleaning.

The product removes surface contamination and assists in the removal of free iron and other iron-containing residues from stainless-steel surfaces, promoting the formation and restoration of a stable chromium-rich passive oxide layer.

Unlike conventional nitric-acid passivation products, RXSOL Passivex C uses citric acid technology and is suitable for applications where a nitric-free passivation process is preferred.

ASTM A967/A967M specifically recognizes Passivex C immersion treatments as chemical passivation treatments for stainless-steel parts.

Application

RXSOL Passivex C can be used for passivation of:
  • Austenitic stainless steel
  • 300-series stainless steel
  • 304 / 304L stainless steel
  • 316 / 316L stainless steel
  • Stainless-steel tanks
  • Stainless-steel piping
  • Process vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Stainless-steel fabrication
  • Food-processing equipment
  • Pharmaceutical equipment
  • Chemical-processing equipment
  • Marine stainless-steel equipment
  • Welded stainless-steel assemblies
  • Typical post-fabrication applications
 
Particularly useful after:
  • Welding
  • Grinding
  • Polishing
  • Machining
  • Cutting
  • Fabrication
  • Pickling
  • Removal of fabrication contamination

Dosage

How does Passivation using RXSOL Passivex C work?

Stainless steel naturally develops a thin, chromium-rich passive oxide film when exposed to suitable oxidizing conditions.
 
During fabrication, however, the surface may contain:
  • Free iron
  • Embedded carbon steel particles
  • Iron oxide
  • Grinding debris
  • Welding contamination
  • Machining residues
  • Surface deposits
 
These contaminants can initiate localized corrosion and reduce the corrosion resistance of the stainless-steel surface.
 
RXSOL Passivex C provides a controlled citric-acid treatment that helps remove undesirable metallic contamination and supports formation of the passive chromium oxide film.

Technical Specifications

Property Typical Value
Appearance Clear, colourless to slightly yellow liquid
Odour Mild acidic
Chemical type Organic acid
pH, neat Typically ~1.5-2.0
Specific gravity @ 25°C Typically ~1.12-1.16
Water solubility Completely miscible
Foam Low
Flash point Not applicable / non-flammable aqueous solution
VOC Negligible
Corrosivity Acidic; handle accordingly
Physical state Liquid