Family: Acidic Peroxides
Formulation: Ammonium Peroxydisulfate (Ammonium Persulfate) in Sulfuric Acid
Uses:
Removal of organic deposits from various substrates.
Ammonium Peroxydisulfate Acidic Cleaning Solution:
This acidic peroxide cleaning solution can be prepared by dissolving 36 g (NH4)2S2O8 (ammonium peroxydisulfate) in 2.2 L of 96-98% H2SO4 (can be made right in the bottle of H2SO4, if the bottle is loosely stoppered).
Precautions:
The precautions for these solutions is the same as for aqua regia.
This cleaning solution can do severe damage to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and lungs. Extreme caution should be exercised when using this formulation.
Wear butyl gloves (not latex or nitrile exam gloves), eye protection and a lab coat. All work must be conducted under a fume hood.
