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Blackening by black oxide process

Q. Hi !
I need help for the following questions regarding blackening ( black oxide )

1- detailed process of blackening
2- various chemicals required and their concentration.
3- how to maintain the bath once process is started
thank you

AFZAL IQBAL SHAHBAZKER
PLATING SHOP - MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
2005

A. Hello Afzal. You can find the information you need in the Metal Finishing Guidebook in the "Blackening of Ferrous Metals" chapter. Best of luck.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2005

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