Hexafluorozirconic acid can be used in sealing treatments for
phosphated steel. A dilute solution of
trimethoxymethylsilane, with enough H2ZrF6 to bring the
pH down to about 4, is reported to perform better than a
chromate rinse. A
nickel and
chromium(VI) free treatment system for steel and
galvanized steel is carried out by washing with an alkaline cleaner, rinsing, treating with hexafluorozirconic acid, rinsing, and then sealing with a solution of
epoxy phosphate. == References ==