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Contaminant Metals

Silicon (Si)

Possible Sources:

  • Reciprocating Compressors: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Rotary Compressors: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Hydraulics: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Reciprocating Engines: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Transmissions: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze

  • Gear Systems: Silica - Dirt, Silicone From Silicon Based Synthetic, Silicone Sealants, Silicates from Antifreeze


Sodium (Na)

Possible Sources:

  • Reciprocating Compressors: Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash, Antifreeze Inhibitor

  • Rotary Compressors: Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash, Antifreeze Inhibitor

  • Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash, Antifreeze Inhibitor

  • Hydraulics: Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash, Antifreeze Inhibitor

  • Reciprocating Engines: Sodium Antifreeze Inhibitor (Coolant Leak), Additive in Unleaded Gasoline Engine Oils, Salt Water, Spray Wash

  • Transmissions: Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash, Antifreeze Inhibitor (Coolant Leak)

  • Gear Systems: Additive from Sodium Borate Gear Oil, Sodium from Salt Water, Spray Wash


Potassium (K)

Possible Sources:

  • Reciprocating Compressors: Airborne Environmental Contaminant, Solder Flux, Antifreeze, Gas Contaminant

  • Rotary Compressors: Airborne Environmental Contaminant, Solder Flux, Antifreeze, Gas Contaminant

  • Turbines / Centrifugal Compressors: Airborne Environmental Contaminant, Solder Flux, Antifreeze, Gas Contaminant

  • Hydraulics: Airborne Environmental Contaminant, Solder Flux, Antifreeze

  • Reciprocating Engines: Antifreeze, Solder Flux, Head Coatings, Pot Ash

  • Transmissions: Antifreeze Inhibitor, Solder Flux, Head Coatings, Pot Ash

  • Gear Systems: Additive from Potassium Borate or Sodium Borate Gear Oil, Environmental Contaminant, Solder Flux


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