[meteorite-list] R: nital and etching

From: Francesco Moser <cojack_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:44:43 +0200
Message-ID: <005601cc6495$91a70a90$b4f51fb0$_at_it>

Thanks to all friends who kindly answer to my question!!!

I remember my old study about chemistry that there is a correct way to
make a solution with acid, but it passed more than 10years ... so I
prefer to ask you!

Thanks!


On Aug 26, 2011, at 5:11 AM, "Francesco Moser" <cojack at tiscali.it> wrote:

> Hello dear friends!
>
> I want to try to etching some iron meteorites and some mesosiderites, but
I
> never try this!
>
> I have here nitric acid HNO3 at 65% and ethyl alcohol at 96% .... and
now??
>
> Could you give me some tips about the nital preparation procedure???
> The best percentage? It's better, more safe, to put the HNO3 in the
alcohol
> or vice versa?
>
> Every tip are welcomed! :)
>
> Thanks a lot!!!
>
> Francesco!
>
> ______________________________________________
> Visit the Archives at
http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html
> Meteorite-list mailing list
> Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Received on Sat 27 Aug 2011 04:44:43 AM PDT