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Activators

METEX M 629

METEX M 629 is a water-soluble dry acid salt designed to replace most of the acids used in the plating industry.

Operational advantage

Its unique blend of activators and surface-active agents produces smut-free active surfaces on steel, zinc die cast, brass, copper, and aluminum.

Versatility

METEX M 629 performs well as an immersion chromium stripper from nickel leaving an active nickel surface. It can also be used cathodically to remove stubborn oxides and scales.

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Features & Benefits

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Versatile for wide range of base materials
Can be used as chromium stripper for rework parts
Leaves a clean, bright, and smut-free surface

Activators Product Portfolio

Q PEX PREPLATE

Activation and micro-etch for copper and brass

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METEX COPPER ACTIVATOR 3107

Copper alloy activator

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ACTANE™ MS

Activation and micro-etch for copper and brass

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METEX PICKLE AID

Inhibitor additive for combined pickling and degreasing

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ARP 2

Inhibitor additive for mineral acid etches

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ACTANE™ ST

Liquid additive for mineral acid pickling and alkaline solutions

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ACTANE™ BO

Etch cleaner additive

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ACTANE™ 4000

Inhibitor additive for mineral acid etches

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METEX M 689

A combination of dry acid salts replacing conventional liquid acids

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METEX M 639

Dry acid salt for activating steel, copper, and nickel

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ACTANE™ KT

Activating salt containing fluoride

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ACTANE™ FL

Liquid activating concentrate for colored metals

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ACTANE™ 345

Dry acid salt

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