Tucker's Reagent

material specific

Composition

45ml HCl, 15ml HNO₃, 15ml HF, 25ml H₂O

Mixed

Method

immersion

Time

30s

Basic Information

Category:Material Specific

Composition:45ml HCl, 15ml HNO₃, 15ml HF, 25ml H₂O

Concentration:Mixed

Reveals:Grain boundaries, precipitates, phases

Typical Results:For revealing grain structure in aluminum alloys, especially heat-treated materials. Good for showing precipitates.

Color Effects:Grain boundaries dark