RTX Corporation
SYSTEMS, FORMULATIONS, AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL OF CERAMIC CORES FROM TURBINE BLADES AFTER CASTING

Abstract:

A solution is provided and includes a strong base, a corrosion inhibitor, wherein the strong base is an alkali metal hydroxide, wherein the corrosion inhibitor is at least one of an organic acid having a-COOH functional group or an alkali metal salt of one of an organic acid having a-COOH functional group.