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From Keller’s to Viella’s, traditional etching relies on hazardous chemicals and operator control. NeoTerra® changes the process.
The Traditional Methods Haven't Changed in Decades
Metallographic etching has long depended on chemical-based methods to reveal microstructure. Common etchants include:
- Keller’s Reagent
- Viella’s Reagent
- Kalling’s Reagent
- Fry’s Reagent
- Marble’s Reagent
- Adler’s Reagent
Each method relies on acids and operator technique to achieve results.
A New Approach to Etching
NeoTerra replaces traditional etching with a controlled, method-based process designed for consistency and safety across applications.
Instead of acid-based etchants:
Instead of operator-dependent results:
Pre-Programmed methods deliver repeatablility
Instead of process variability:
Standardized workflows ensure consitent outcomes
Consistent Results Across Applications
Pure elemental nickel. Etched electrolytically with NeoTerra. Viewed with differential interferences contrast at 20x mag
Inconel 939 Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Post Thermal Treatment. Viewed at 10x mag.
Upgrade Your Etching Process
Move beyond hazardous chemicals and operator-dependent results with a more controlled approach to microstructure preparation.
