Electrolytes
Electrolyte is the conducting medium for the etching current. It carries the necessary metallic salts to etch the metal, and to develop the black residue for dark, contrasting marks. Necessary inhibitors, depolarizers, surfactants, and stencil cleaning media are also carried by the electrolyte. In addition, the electrolyte also serves as a heat dissipant, and controls depth of mark through electrochemical action.
Choosing the proper electrolyte and cleaner is necessary to obtain a clear, sharp, contrasting mark. Lectroetch has developed electrolytes for various conductive metals, alloys, and platings. The chart will serve as a guide for most applications. Parts made of other materials should be sent to Lectroetch for electrolyte evaluation.
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Nuclear Grade
Electrolytes carefully formulated from certified grade chemicals and distilled water to reduce halides, chlorides and impurities. Can be certified to contain less than 250 ppm or less of the above contaminants.
Lectroetch Cleaners remove the excess electrolyte, salts, and oxides which otherwise attract and hold moisture, leading to corrosion. Our Cleaner No. 2 is formulated for use with ferrous materials, alloys, and carbides; and our Cleaner No.3 is for use with nonferrous metals.
The Type LIC Immersion Cleaner is recommended for large production runs. A 5-minute bath is required before air drying. Other optional cleaning products include dry treated tissues for use with light production. Lectroetch Powdered Cleaner is recommended for polished surfaces. The part is simply dipped into the powder and the surplus wiped off.
- Lectroetch #1 all purpose cleaner for general purpose applications
- Lectroetch #2 cleaner for ferrous alloys
- Lectroetch #3 cleaner for nonferrous alloys
- Lectroetch immersion cleaner for dipping parts
- Lectroetch Powder Cleaner
- Lectroetch PH-paper for testing LIC cleaning solution - replace when PH level falls below 6.
- Lectroetch RV 377 oil for protection against rust and corrosion after cleaning.
- Lectroetch cleaner tray for cleaning small parts after marking-use MU23 wick for replacement.
- Lectroetch cleaner tissues. 1,000 sheet package
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