ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
My Level III Self Study Notes Reading 4 Section 4B
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7.3.5 Chemical Purity<br />
Chemicals are available in various grades of purity ranging<br />
from technical to very pure reagent grades. For etchants, the<br />
technical grade is used unless a purer grade is specified. For<br />
macroetchants, the technical grade is generally adequate.<br />
Water is the solvent used for most macroetching solutions<br />
and water purity can affect the etchant. Potable tap water<br />
may contain some impurities that could affect the etchant.<br />
Distilled water has a significantly higher purity than tap<br />
water. For macroetchants using technical grade chemicals,<br />
potable tap water is usually acceptable. For etchants in<br />
which high purity is required, distilled water is<br />
recommended.<br />
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