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ASNT Level III- Visual & Optical Testing

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 />

Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang

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