10% Perchloric Acid (Electrolytic)
electrolytic
Composition
10ml HClO₄, 90ml Acetic Acid
10%
Method
electrolytic
Time
20s
Basic Information
Category:Electrolytic
Composition:10ml HClO₄, 90ml Acetic Acid
Concentration:10%
Reveals:Grain boundaries, phases
Typical Results:Electrolytic etchant for stainless steels and nickel alloys. Very effective for revealing grain structure.
Color Effects:Grain boundaries dark