If you have an expendable sample, you might try oven cleaner.
http://www.rbnainfo.com/productpro/P...=PL&template=1
Carbon black
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28th April 2012 07:37 PM #1Sceadwian
Carbon black
Any recommendations on cleaning carbon black and decomposition products off of very fine stranded magnet wire after heating it off? To help it's headphone wire, at least 12 strands, I'm guessing it's in the neighborhood of 30AWG overall, which makes the copper quiet fine, I only have a 10X eye loop but it almost looks like Litz wire with 40+ gauge strands.
The main problems seems to be the extreme smallness of the individual strands. I've worked at a plating shop but the typical cleaning there is different, is there a recommended chemical to remove the carbon deposits?
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28th April 2012 09:20 PM #2KJ6EAD
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Last edited by KJ6EAD; 28th April 2012 at 09:29 PM.
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28th April 2012 10:04 PM Thread Starter #3Sceadwian
Thank you.
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29th April 2012 08:42 PM #4alec_t
I've cleaned wire down to 46 gauge successfully (most times!) by pulling it between two layers of very fine emery cloth lightly held between finger and thumb.
0My circuit designs should be regarded as experimental. Although they work in simulation, their component values may need altering or additional components may occasionally be necessary when the circuit is built. Due safety precautions should be taken with any circuit involving mains voltage or electrostatic-sensitive components.
Alec's First Law:-
Every problem has a solution (given the right information and resources).
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29th April 2012 09:06 PM Thread Starter #5Sceadwian
What grade emery cloth?
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29th April 2012 09:31 PM #6alec_t
Not sure. I guess 400. Even coarser grade will work, but needs greater care to avoid wire breakage.
0My circuit designs should be regarded as experimental. Although they work in simulation, their component values may need altering or additional components may occasionally be necessary when the circuit is built. Due safety precautions should be taken with any circuit involving mains voltage or electrostatic-sensitive components.
Alec's First Law:-
Every problem has a solution (given the right information and resources).
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29th April 2012 10:06 PM #7JimB
Why are you trying to strip the insulation off the wire?
If you are trying to solder the wire, just try using a hot iron and solder.
If this is a modern wire, the enamel will just burn away with the heat from the iron.
JimB0Experience is directly proportional to the value of the equipment ruined.
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29th April 2012 10:34 PM #8Reloadron
Rather than emery I have used 000 steel wool or as fine as you can get it. Gently drag the wires through the steel wool over and over. Then I generally clean with isopropanol.
Ron0Please do not PM me with forum related questions. Let's keep things in the open forum. Thank you.
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29th April 2012 10:43 PM Thread Starter #9Sceadwian
Because Jim, I'm not trying to solder.
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29th April 2012 11:04 PM #10jpanhalt
A molten salts bath will also work. There is a commercial product caller DipStrip by Eraser: http://www.eraser.com/products/repla...t/dip-strip-2/
I investigated several mixtures. KOH or NaOH plus a little sodium nitrate (NaNO3) works well. Since you have already burned the "enamel" you may not even need the NaNO3. My apparatus is simply a steel block into which I drilled a hole to contain the mixture. Heat on an electric (or gas) stove until molten. Working temperature is about 260°C. Dip wires for about 30 seconds or so, then rinse immediately in water.
If you are interested in pursuing that method, I will put a full write-up with pictures and formulas on my blog.
Don't be put off by the concept of molten salts. They are really quite common. Just be sure to wear safety glasses. That's about the only precaution needed. Wait for the wife to go shopping may also help.
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