Hi Calvin
The blueish crud is most likely highly alkali potassium salts, mechanically remove as much as possible then neutralise with white wine vinegar. Wash away any residue with distilled or deionised water and dry the surface. The residue is very corrosive to aluminium, do not delay.
73 George G6HIG
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Subject: [hp_agilent_equipment] How to clean NiCd batt leak residue
Hi there,
When I opened up my 8672A synthesized CW generator, I found the NiCad batt pack was leaking. It was clean few years back. I removed it immediately but it left blueish and sort of oily film like residue on the aluminum housing wall.
What is the best way to clean the damn leaky NiCad residue off the aluminum?
Thanks,
Calvin
