Dezincification of an α-β-Messing
| Chemical designation | α-β-Messing | 
|---|---|
| State | Entzinkung | 
| Etching | Messingätzmittel | 
Dezincification of the β-phase of an α-β brass. The zinc-rich β-phase is attacked. A “copper sponge” remains.
| Chemical designation | α-β-Messing | 
|---|---|
| State | Entzinkung | 
| Etching | Messingätzmittel | 
Dezincification of the β-phase of an α-β brass. The zinc-rich β-phase is attacked. A “copper sponge” remains.