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The stripping operation in a cold wire drawing company relies on dipping the strips in hot Sulphuric acid solution to remove the iron oxides. The removed iron oxides contaminate the acid, and thus it needs to be replaced frequently to maintain the acidity level. Installation of an ion retarder within the stripping bath assures continous removal of the iron oxides, maintaining un-interrupted process, and saves on acid conusmption.