Brief description of Pickling and Passivation using Weldbrite and S-Weld:

🔧 Pickling

• Purpose: Removes surface contaminants, oxide scales, and weld discoloration from stainless steel after welding or fabrication.
• Process: Uses acidic chemicals (typically nitric and hydrofluoric acids) to clean and etch the metal surface.
• Product:
  • Weldbrite: A pickling gel designed to treat stainless steel welds, removing heat tint and restoring the original finish.

🌫️ Passivation

• Purpose: Enhances corrosion resistance by forming a protective chromium-rich oxide layer on the stainless steel surface.
• Process: After pickling, the surface is treated with a nitric acid-based passivation solution, which promotes the formation of a passive layer.
• Product:
  • S-Weld Passivator: Used to re-passivate stainless steel after pickling, ensuring long-term corrosion protection.