Some possibilities for reducing hazards in metallographic etching processes

This webinar will show ways how to reduce hazardous substances in metallographic etching practice through the use of optical contrasting, electrolytic etching processes and modified and adapted etching solutions, in order to ensure a high level of safety and increase health protection during metallographic etching processes.

A wide variety of chemicals and hazardous substances are used in metallographic etching practice. Laws and guidelines aim to reduce the proportion of hazardous substances in metallographic etching in order to increase occupational safety and prioritize health protection. Cost reduction through reduced protective measures is another positive aspect of hazardous substance reduction.

This webinar shows some ways in which hazardous substances can be sensibly reduced in metallographic etching practice. This starts with the possibilities of optical contrasting, the selection and composition of suitable etching solutions, and finally some examples of hazardous substance reduction by selecting electrolytic etching methods are shown.