ETCHANTS 

ITCHING TO ETCH? LOOK NO FURTHER

Macro Etchants
Macro Etchants

Macro Etchants

£28.00
Metallurgical Etchants
Metallurgical Etchants

Metallurgical Etchants

£63.00
HF Gel 25g tube
HF Gel 25g tube

HF Gel 25g tube

£31.00
Flocked gloves for Chemical Handling (pk 5 pairs)
Flocked gloves for Chemical Handling (pk 5 pairs)

Flocked gloves for Chemical Handling (pk 5 pairs)

£35.00
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Recommended Etchants
Recommended Etchants

COMMON ETCHANTS

CAUTION: Safety is very important when etching. Be sure to wear the appropriate protective clothing and observe all WARNINGS on chemical manufacuters SDS (Safety Data Sheets). Also review the COMMENTS and CONDITIONS Section for each etchant.

ITCHING TO ETCH?

We can get our chemists to mix any solution that you may require for etching. If what you are looking for is not listed here, then please get in touch as we can supply most etching solutions but as there are so many, it may not be listed as yet. All SDS sheets can be provided

How to etch

✅ Ensure your initial sample is polished to a smooth surface without deformations or scratches.
✅ Select the correct etching fluid for the material
✅In certain cases it is possible to enhance the contrast with light microscope filters in addition to the chemical etching process. This is referred to as "optical etching."
✅In the case of electrolytic etching, a suitable electrolyte, voltage, and sample exposure time should be selected.  

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