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