
Pratt & Whitney Rzeszów S.A.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PZL-10W ENGINE
1992.08.28
70-02-00
Page 215
Export Control Classification: PL/UE 9E999
(g)
Silver: W hen a silver particle is placed in nitric acid, it reacts rather slowly, producing a
whitish fog in the acid.
(h)
Bronze: W hen a bronze (or copper or brass) particle is placpd in nitric acid, a bright green
cloud is produced above surface.
C. Test Procedure for Identification of Titanium Particles.
WARNING: THE FOLLOW ING CHEMICALS ARE HAZARDOUS AND REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING. IT
IS RECOMMENDED THAT FOLLOW ING TESTS
BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED
LABORATORY PERSONNEL.
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(1)
Place a piece, or pieces, of the metal to be identified on a white porcelain spot plate. A piece of
titanium or titanium bearing metal should be placed on another spot plate to observe and verify the
results obtained.
(2)
Add several crystals of ammonium bifluoride and 5 to 10 drops of water to the metal particles, (or
two to three drops of 5 to 10 percent hydrofluoric acid solution can be used instead).
(3)
Let stand 20 30 minutes, or until the solution becomes slightly discolored.
(4)
Add two to three drops of 1:1 sulfuric acid (one part demineralized water to one part concentrated
acid).
(5)
Let stand 20 -5- 30 minutes, or until the solution becomes slightly discolored.
(6)
Add three to four drops of 3 to 10 percent hydrogen peroxide. Solution must not be too old.
(7)
If titanium is present, a yellowish color will develop. This yellow color will become progressively
darker with time if allowed to set.
(8)
Add two or three drops of concentrated phosphoric acid, and stir to discharge any yellow color due
to possible presence of iron.
(9)
Any light yellow to orange coloration indicates the presence of titanium.