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Periodic chemical passivation is essential for maintaining the corrosion resistance of stainless steel hydraulic tubing on naval surface vessels. During machining and fabrication, microscopic particles of free iron become embedded in the outer surface of the tubing, disrupting the natural chromium oxide protective layer. Submerging the cleaned lines in a nitric or citric acid bath dissolves these residual surface contaminants without degrading the underlying alloy. This chemical treatment restores an unbroken passive oxide film, effectively preventing premature pitting and system failure under harsh maritime conditions.
Statement: The primary point explicitly stated in the passage is that periodic chemical passivation is required to maintain the corrosion resistance of stainless steel hydraulic tubing on naval vessels.
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