Sodium Nitrite Welding Flux Activator
Powdered sodium nitrite incorporated in inorganic fluxes for stainless steel welding. Enhances oxide removal at arc temperatures, wholly inorganic under 3810.90.2000. Pipeline and pressure vessel fabrication.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Oxidizer label; incompatible with acids (nitrous fumes)
• AWS flux spec documentation speeds clearance
• Not food-grade nitrite—industrial use declaration
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