8% Nital
general purpose
Composition
8% Nitric Acid in Ethanol
8%
Method
immersion
Time
20s
Basic Information
Category:General Purpose
Composition:8% Nitric Acid in Ethanol
Concentration:8%
Reveals:Grain boundaries, martensite, bainite, carbides
Typical Results:Very aggressive etchant for very hard steels. Use with caution.
Color Effects:Strong contrast between phases
Available from PACE Technologies
This etchant is available as a ready-to-use product.