10% Nital

general purpose

Composition

10% Nitric Acid in Ethanol

10%

Method

immersion

Time

25s

Basic Information

Category:General Purpose

Composition:10% Nitric Acid in Ethanol

Concentration:10%

Reveals:Grain boundaries, martensite, bainite, carbides

Typical Results:Most aggressive Nital concentration. For extremely hard materials that don't respond to lower concentrations.

Color Effects:Strong contrast between phases