Waterless Kalling's
Waterless Kallings
Material Specific
Composition
5g CuClâ‚‚, 100ml HCl, 100ml Ethanol
Saturated
Method
Immersion
Time
30s
Alternative Names
Tags
Reveals
Austenite grain boundaries, sigma phase
Typical Results
Waterless version of Kalling's reagent. Similar results to Kalling's No. 2.
Color Effects
Grain boundaries dark
Compatible Materials
Incompatible Materials
Application Method
Method:immersion
Typical Time:30 seconds
Preparation Notes
Dissolve 5g CuClâ‚‚ in 100ml HCl, then add 100ml ethanol. No water added.
Application Notes
Immerse sample for 30-60 seconds. Rinse with water and ethanol.
Troubleshooting
Waterless formulation of Kalling's reagent.
Storage Notes
Store in glass bottle. Shelf life: several months.
Alternative Etchants
- Kalling's No. 2
Similar Etchants
- Kalling's No. 2