Abstract:
A process for treatment of shaped bodies comprising copper, wherein an aqueous mixture (M) comprising (a.) chlorine-free acids without carboxyl groups, (b.) oxidizing agents, (c.) aqueous solvent and optionally additional additives is contacted with the shaped body. Another characteristic feature of the process is that the aqueous mixture (M) after the etching or pickling additionally comprises (e.) dissolved copper and is separated from the solid. Also encompassed is a process for workup of the aqueous mixture (M) which has been separated and additionally comprises dissolved copper by electrolysis. Further provided are mixtures (MI) comprising (a.) from 10 to 40% by weight of methanesulfonic acid, (b.) from 10 to 20% by weight of hydrogen peroxide and (c.) from 40 to 80% by weight of water, and the use thereof for etching or pickling of shaped bodies comprising copper.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of disintegrating a foundry mold comprising sand and a polyurethane binder. The present invention further relates to a method of disintegrating a foundry mold by contacting it with a composition comprising at least one carboxylic acid amide and at least one tyalkanolamine.