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1.5507 | 23MnB3 +QT (10.9) Prior austenite grain boundaries

Numeric designation1.5507
Chemical designation23MnB3
State+QT (10.9) Prior austenite grain boundaries
EtchingPAG HT

The highly tempered and Cr-free screw material was successfully etched onto former austenite grain boundaries using “PAG HT”. The copper precipitate is polished off on a stationary, wet OPS disc (ChemTec). Depending on the alloy, 25% ammonia and a cotton swab are required to remove the copper precipitate.

Parameters:

  • Etchant PAG HT (made by Schmitz)
  • 3 min
  • Room temperature