Oberhoffer's Reagent
material specific
Composition
50g CuCl₂, 150ml HCl, 150ml Ethanol, 50ml H₂O
Mixed
Method
immersion
Time
30s
Basic Information
Category:Material Specific
Composition:50g CuCl₂, 150ml HCl, 150ml Ethanol, 50ml H₂O
Concentration:Mixed
Reveals:Phosphorus segregation, grain boundaries
Typical Results:Color etchant for revealing phosphorus segregation in steels and cast irons.
Color Effects:Colored phases
Available from PACE Technologies
This etchant is available as a ready-to-use product.