Abstract: Acidic stripping solutions comprising hydrogen peroxide as oxidant, either at least one phosphorous-oxy acid, or the addition of nitric acid, together with accelerators and surface active agents, are effective for the rapid and selective removal of protective hard surface coatings and nickel-base brazes from a variety of metal surfaces.

Abstract: Acidic stripping solutions comprising hydrogen peroxide as oxidant, either at least one phosphorous-oxy acid, or the addition of nitric acid, together with accelerators and surface active agents, are effective for the rapid and selective removal of protective hard surface coatings and nickel-base brazes from a variety of metal surfaces.

Abstract: Improved solutions are provided for selectively stripping alloys containing nickel with gold, phosphorous or chromium from substrates formed from alloys containing iron with chromium and in some instances nickel, or nickle rich, chromium bearing alloys, some of which also contain iron. These solutions comprise concentrated nitric acid, at least one chloride salt, an organic corrosion inhibitor and, optionally, an organic surface active agent. An improved method utilizing the solutions of the invention is also provided and facilitates stripping of these alloys in substantially reduced time, without degradation of the underlying substrate.