The short answer is that it depends.
Some people use the weaker 10% Nitol and others use closer to 30% Nitol (I
am pretty sure based on fuming 63-67% Nitric acid), and some use everything
in between based on the actual meteorite being etched. I use the 63-67%
Nitric acid and mix it with 99.9%
Dear curators and collectors,
I am working on a short paper on the occasion of the upcoming 250th anniversary
of the fall of the Mauerkirchen meteorite (1768-2018). For that, I try to track
down the current location of as many samples of the Mauerkirchen meteorite as I
can.
I would therefore
I looked but can seem to find this specific info so I hope someone on here can
help.
I know the basic formula for Nitol etching solution is 90% alcohol and 10%
nitric acid.
BUT what are the strengths is this formula based on?
For instance, you can readily buy 70% and 90% alcohol at any store
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