Chemicals that can dissolve or react with carbon particles and alloys like steel

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is there any acid or base or any other chemical which can dissolve carbon particles or tar but will not effect alloys like steel.
 
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Non-poler, hydrocarbon solvents will dissolve tar or other hydrocarbons.
 
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