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Citric Pickle Ottotech

Part # 145.143 In Stock Weight -- lb -- g
Current price $25.95
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OttoTech Citri-Pickle is a mild citric acid pickle compound designed for use with gold, silver, brass, and copper. A greener alternative to standard pickle solutions, it is effective, gentler on metals, safer to handle, and biodegradable. Unlike conventional pickle compounds, Citri-Pickle does not react with steel to turn sterling silver or gold pink—making it a reliable choice for everyday studio use.

Citri-Pickle works slightly slower than standard pickle solutions but remains highly effective for removing flux and oxides after soldering. In addition to pickling, it can be used to clean stainless steel shot and in a magnetic tumbler. As an organic product, Citri-Pickle will develop an off smell when it has turned and needs to be replaced.

Features

  • Mild citric acid formula—gentler, safer, and more biodegradable than standard pickle compounds
  • Compatible with gold, silver, brass, and copper
  • Does not react with steel to turn sterling silver or gold pink
  • Can also be used to clean stainless steel shot and in a magnetic tumbler
  • Organic formula signals when spent via off smell—easy to know when to replace
  • Available in two sizes to suit small studios or high-volume production

Specifications

Product OttoTech Citri-Pickle Citric Acid Pickle Compound
Compatible Metals Gold, silver, brass, copper
Additional Uses Cleaning stainless steel shot; magnetic tumbler
Formula Type Organic citric acid
Mixing Method Weigh pickle, then add to water

Available Options

Part # Size Yield
145.143 2 lb Makes 1 gallon
145.144 40 lb Makes 16 gallons

Notes

  • Citri-Pickle works slightly slower than standard pickle compounds.
  • Mix by weight: add measured pickle to water using the ratios below.
Pickle Weight Water Volume
2 lb 1 gallon (128 oz)
1 lb ½ gallon (64 oz)
0.5 lb (8 oz) 1 quart (32 oz)
0.25 lb (4 oz) 1 pint (16 oz)
0.125 lb (2 oz) 1 cup (8 oz)
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Brand
Otto Frei
Part #
145.143
Type
Torches
Country of Origin
United States
Dimensions
6.5 in x 3.77 in x 3.77 in
Product
OttoTech Citri-Pickle Citric Acid Pickle Compound
Compatible Metals
Gold, silver, brass, copper
Additional Uses
Cleaning stainless steel shot; magnetic tumbler
Formula Type
Organic citric acid
Mixing Method
Weigh pickle, then add to water