1. Mechanical Methods
- Wire brush and sandpaper: Suitable for small areas and light rust.
- Grinding and abrasive discs: Provides fast rust removal on large surfaces.
- Sandblasting: Sand or other abrasive material is projected with compressed air; it cleans and roughens the surface.
- Water jet or abrasive water jet: Rust and dirt are cleaned with high-pressure water.
2. Chemical Methods
- Acidic rust removers: Chemicals like phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid dissolve rust.
- Rust remover gels and liquids: Used especially in hard-to-reach areas.
- Electrochemical methods: Removing rust by immersing the metal part in an electrolyte solution and applying electric current.
3. Thermal Methods
- Thermal cleaning (flaming or baking): Oxidation and loosening of rust on the surface with high heat.
- Plasma cleaning: Oxide and rust layers are removed from the metal surface with high-energy plasma.
4. Special Industrial Methods
- Ultrasonic rust removal: Metal parts are exposed to ultrasonic vibrations in a rust-removing liquid.
- Magnetic and electrostatic methods: Cleans by attracting metal oxides on the surface; especially suitable for sensitive instruments.
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