Electrolytic Cleaning

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009151",
  "term": "Electrolytic Cleaning",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Removing soil, scale, or surface oxides from a part by electrolysis. The part is one of the electrodes and the electrolyte is usually alkaline. Electrolytic alkaline cleaning and electrolytic acid cleaning are the two types of electrolytic cleaning.Wastewater generated during electrolytic cleaning includes spent process solutions and rinses. Electrolytic cleaning solutions become contaminated during use due to the dissolution of the base metal and the introduction of pollutants. The solutions typically are batch discharged for treatment or disposal after they weaken. Rinsing following electrolytic cleaning removes residual cleaner to prevent contamination of subsequent process baths.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 438 Appendix C (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/electrolytic-cleaning/"
}