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

[shivakumar06]

is there any acid or base or any other chemical which can dissolve carbon particles or tar but will not effect alloys like steel.

 

[aroc91]

Non-poler, hydrocarbon solvents will dissolve tar or other hydrocarbons.

 

[shivakumar06]

which non polar hydrocarbon suits best for removing dirt containing carbon and petrol with speed ease and efficiency? this is just to remove dirt produced in spark plug of engine after driving for many hours.

 

[aroc91]

Anything like WD-40, brake cleaner, engine degreaser, etc. They're mainly composed of various petroleum products and other solvents like naphtha.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD-40
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoddard_solvent
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_oil

 

[LudusRex]

I can say that there are indeed chemicals that can dissolve or react with carbon particles and tar, but will not affect alloys like steel. These chemicals are known as selective solvents or reagents, which have specific properties that allow them to target certain substances while leaving others unaffected.

One example of such a chemical is nitric acid. Nitric acid can dissolve carbon particles and tar due to its strong oxidizing properties, but it will not react with steel alloys. This is because steel alloys contain a high amount of iron, which is resistant to oxidation by nitric acid.

Another example is hydrofluoric acid, which is commonly used to dissolve carbon-based deposits in industrial settings. It has the ability to selectively dissolve carbon particles and tar, while leaving steel alloys unharmed.

Other chemicals that can dissolve carbon particles and tar without affecting steel alloys include concentrated sulfuric acid, potassium permanganate, and chromic acid. These chemicals all have specific properties that allow them to target and break down carbon-based substances without reacting with steel alloys.

In conclusion, there are various chemicals that can dissolve or react with carbon particles and tar, but will not affect alloys like steel. As a scientist, it is important to understand the properties of different chemicals and their specific effects on various substances in order to make informed decisions and conduct experiments safely and accurately.