5% Nital
general purpose
Composition
5% Nitric Acid in Ethanol
5%
Method
immersion
Time
15s
Basic Information
Category:General Purpose
Composition:5% Nitric Acid in Ethanol
Concentration:5%
Reveals:Grain boundaries, martensite, bainite, carbides
Typical Results:More aggressive etchant for hard steels. Reveals martensite and bainite structures clearly.
Color Effects:Strong contrast between phases
Available from PACE Technologies
This etchant is available as a ready-to-use product.