Ferric Chloride

material specific

Composition

5-10g FeCl₃, 25ml HCl, 100ml H₂O

5-10%

Method

immersion

Time

20s

Basic Information

Category:Material Specific

Composition:5-10g FeCl₃, 25ml HCl, 100ml H₂O

Concentration:5-10%

Reveals:Grain boundaries, phases

Typical Results:Good for copper alloys and bronzes. Reveals grain structure.

Color Effects:Grain boundaries dark