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Electrolytic Etching

Traditional electrolytic etching depends on harsh chemicals and operator control. NeoTerra® delivers a safer, and more consistent approach.

NeoTerra TerraBlends in Lab

The Limits of Traditional Electrolytic Etching

Electrolytic etching has long been used to reveal microstructure, but achieving consistent results requires careful control and experience. 

  • Acid-based solutions introduce handling considerations
  • Results depend on operator timing and technique
  • Process variability across users and samples
  • Maintaining consistency requires experience and oversight

When results depend on the operator, consistency becomes difficult to maintain.

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A More Controlled Etching Process

NeoTerra replaces traditional electrolytic methods with a controlled, method-driven approach designed for repeatability and ease of use.

Instead of acid-based etchants:

NeoTerra uses acid-free TerraBlends®

Instead of operator-dependent results:

Pre-Programmed methods manage the process

Instead of variable outcomes:

Standardized workflows ensure consitent results

Instead of experience-driven execution:

Simplified operations reduce training requirements

Consistent Results Across Samples

NeoTerra Microstructure 1

Pure elemental nickel. Etched electrolytically with NeoTerra. Viewed with differential interferences contrast at 20x mag

NeoTerra Microstructure

Inconel 939 Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Post Thermal Treatment. Viewed at 10x mag.

Improve Your Etching Workflow

Bring consistency, control, and safety to your etching process with NeoTerra.

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