Pure U, pure Th - Electrolytic etching

Pure U, pure Th - Electrolytic etching

Material Name: Pure U, pure Th
Recipe No.: 9246
Primary Chemical Element in Material: U, Th
Sample Type: Bulk
Uses: General microstructure
Etchant Name: None
Type (Macro/Micro): Micro
Etching Method: Electrolytic
Etchant (Electrolyte) Composition: 90 ml glacial acetic acid, 10 ml perchloric acid 60%.
Procedure (Condition): 5-15 min, 18-20 V DC, stainless steel cathode.
Note: Pure U, pure Th.
Reference: G. Petzow, Metallographic Etching, 2nd Edition, ASM International, USA, 1999.