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What metallographic etchant for 4032 and 4047 aluminm alloy?

March 26, 2009

Dear,
I would like to see the micro-structure like grain boundary of AA 4032 and 4047. Anybody know the suitable reagent for these alloy?

Tony Tran
Student - Singapore
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Try www.kaker.com website(etchants database).Hope it helps and good luck!

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia
April 6, 2009
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