The AFC-705 combustion catalyst compound is the deposit control and combustion surface modifier, which acts as a catalyst breaking down carbon deposits. The deposits are reduced through a process called de-carboxylation, the release of a carbon atom in the form of C02.
The relatively cool surface temperature of the deposit layer restricts de-carboxylation from
happening naturally in an internal combustion engine. The catalyst reduces the temperature
needed for de-carboxylation from about 600o C to about 200o C. It enables the chemical reaction to occur on the cooler surface of the deposits.
The interaction of the catalyst with the exposed surface of the deposits causes the release of a water molecule and a carbon molecule in the form of CO2. The deposit surface re-oxidizes to a carboxyl state and continues interacting with the catalyst molecules.
The effectiveness of AFC-705 in removing carbon deposits is related to the surface area and mass of the deposits, the amount of new deposit material being formed during combustion and the amount of catalyst present. Results will be different for each combustion chamber because of its unique history of deposit buildup. However, due to the similarity in basic chemical reactions the end result will be the same in spite of all the differences.
Once an old engine is clean, the minimum amount of catalyst needed is the amount required to inhibit new deposit formation. A new engine needs only this minimum amount to remain clean, and a dirty engine will not get any worse. The exact amount in each case depends on the size of the combustion chamber and the fuel being used. The concentration of AFC-705 catalyst in treated fuel is higher than the necessary minimum requirement. It ensures zero new deposit formation, and the complete removal of all old deposits.
The optimum amount to use in a dirty engine is the amount necessary to inhibit new deposit formation plus completely saturate all exposed surfaces of existing deposits. Excess amounts of catalyst beyond the surface saturation point, will not speed up the deposit removal process.
The concentration of the active ingredient has been calculated such that the majority of the dirty engines in operation will receive a sufficient amount of combustion catalyst required for total deposit surface saturation.
The recommended treatment ratio for AFC-705 is 1:5000 (one oz. to 40 gallons). Concentrations higher than 1:3000 (one oz. to 24 gallons) are not recommended. Concentrations of 1:100 may begin to produce perceptible changes in fuel specifications.
1 oz of AFC-705 treats 40 Gallons of fuel.
1 gallon treats 5000 gallons.
