PASSIVATION TITRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 PURPOSE & APPLICATION
1.1 The purpose of this instruction is to provide guidance in preparing for
and performing analytical, wet titrations for the passivation bath.
1.2 It applies to all personnel that perform titration of the passivation
bath.
2 RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Lab Technician:
2.1.1 Performs weekly solution analysis methods as outlined in
this instruction.
2.1.2 Maintains a safe environment for all authorized personnel.
2.1.3 Communicates all findings and/or abnormal results
associated with passivation to the Production Manager.
2.1.4 Makes chemical additions recommendations as needed.
3 INSTRUCTION
3.1 Related Documents
3.1.1 MQ-04-15-00-00 – Laboratory Procedure
3.1.2 MQ-04-19-01-00 – Passivation of 300, 400, and pH Series
Stainless Steel
3.2 General
3.2.1 Keep the laboratory and its equipment clean of contaminates
that could be detrimental to the process or violate safety procedures.
3.2.2 The processor shall be familiar with all the MSDS’s related to
the chemicals used in this process as well as the processes being
tested.
3.2.3 The operator shall be familiar with the emergency actions
specified in the Employee Handbook, MO-02-00-01-00.
3.2.4 Process records on solutions and actions taken are retained
for 7 years.
3.3 Perform chemical analysis per the applicable section of this
procedure.
3.3.1 Sample preparation.
3.3.1.1 Obtain a clean 125 ml. bottle for the chemical tank to be
analyzed.
3.3.1.2 Thoroughly agitate the chemical tank to be analyzed.
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3.3.1.3 Using a pair of green tongs, completely immerse the 125
ml bottle into the chemical solution to be analyzed until
completely full.
3.3.1.4 Pour approximately 5 ml of the solution from the bottle
back into the chemical tank.
3.3.1.5 Tightly secure the cap on the 125 ml bottle and wipe the
outside of the bottle to remove excess chemicals.
3.3.1.6 Immediately label the bottle with the following
information:
3.3.1.6.1 Date.
3.3.1.6.2 Process identification and contents of the bottle.
3.3.1.7 Repeat paragraphs 3.1.1 through 3.1.6 for each
chemical tank to be analyzed.
3.3.2 Titrations for Type VI and VIII
3.3.2.1 In the lab pipette a 5 ml sample from the 125 ml bottle.
3.3.2.2 Place the 5 ml sample in a 250 ml beaker and
thoroughly rinse the pipette out.
3.3.2.3 Measure a 100 ml sample of DI water and add to the 5
ml sample in the 250 ml beaker.
3.3.2.4 Place a small spin bar inside of the 250 ml beaker and
place on the magnetic plate.
3.3.2.5 Turn the magnetic plate to level 2 and allow solution to
mix.
3.3.2.6 Calibrate the pH meter with a 7.00 and a 4.00 pH buffer.
3.3.2.7 Once the calibration is completed place the pH probe
into the 250 ml beaker.
3.3.2.8 Titrate the solution to a 3.5 pH with a 1.0N NaOH
(Sodium Hydroxide).
3.3.2.9 Record results in computer logbook. The computer will
update SPC data.
3.3.2.9.1 The computer calculation is ml’s of NaOH used
X 1.68 = oz/gal nitric Acid.
3.3.2.9.2 If the solution is out of the SPC control limits
(UCL, LCL), make the adjustments as required and re-titrate.
3.3.2.9.3 If the solution is out of specification tolerance
(USL, LSL), immediately halt production, notify the PM of the
condition, make the necessary adjustments, then retest the
solution.
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 3.3.2.9.3.1 Resume production when the solution is
within the SPC control limits.
3.3.2.9.3.2 The PM investigates the condition and
notifies the Quality Director and Plant 2 Operations
Director.
3.3.2.9.3.3 Investigation of products affected will be
performed and action taken per customer requirements.
3.3.2.9.4 Record all adjustments in the appropriate log.
3.3.2.10 Remove the solution from the magnetic stir machine
and pour the solution into the hazardous waste holding tank,
without dumping the stir bar.
3.3.2.11 Rinse the beaker and the stir bar with clean water
and dry off with a clean cotton towel.

4 REVISION HISTORY – Authored by Ray Smith, approved 13 Sep

2002.
4.1 Changed responsibility for notifying the Quality director of out of
tolerance analyses to the Production Manager, changed record retention
to 7 years. Authored by John Topping, approved 2 Dec 2002.
Approvals

2 Dec 2002
Document Custodian Date

2 Dec 2002
Quality Director Date

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