Nital Etchant Supplier Malaysia
- Also known as
- Nital
- Nital Etch
Nital etchant is a prepared metallographic reagent offered for Malaysian laboratory and industrial enquiries. Also called nital or nital etch, it consists of nitric acid in an alcohol base and is distinct from either component chemical supplied on its own.
Buyers select nital by nitric acid concentration and alcohol base. Low-concentration and stronger prepared solutions serve different laboratory procedures, so the required composition should be stated rather than assuming one universal grade.
Nital is used on prepared ferrous specimens to reveal grain boundaries, pearlite, martensite and general microstructure. Relevant users include metallography laboratories, foundries, steel fabricators, heat-treatment operations and materials inspection teams.
Send the required concentration, alcohol base, quantity, delivery location and documentation needs with your enquiry. Availability, packing and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation, and supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- Grade
- low-concentration, higher-concentration
- Appearance
- clear prepared liquid reagent
Nital Etchant grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-concentration nital etchant | prepared alcoholic solution | — | Routine metallographic examination of carbon and low-alloy steels, with concentration and alcohol base specified by the laboratory. | Confirmed with the quotation. |
| Higher-concentration nital etchant | prepared alcoholic solution | — | Metallographic procedures that call for a stronger etchant, with the required composition stated on the enquiry. | Confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy nital etchant from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nital etchant
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Reagent system | nitric acid in alcohol | — |
| Selection variables | nitric acid concentration and alcohol base | — |
Nital Etchant applications
Common questions about nital etchant
What is nital etchant?
Nital is a prepared metallographic reagent made from nitric acid in an alcohol base. It is used to etch polished ferrous specimens so their microstructure can be examined.
Which nital concentration should I request?
State the concentration required by your laboratory procedure and the material being examined. Nital is traded in more than one concentration, so the intended method should accompany the enquiry.
Does the alcohol base need to be specified?
Yes. The alcohol base is part of the reagent composition and should be stated together with the nitric acid concentration rather than assumed.
Can I enquire for the component chemicals instead?
Yes. A prepared nital enquiry is handled separately from enquiries for nitric acid or alcohol used by laboratories that make their own reagent.
What details are needed for a quotation?
Send the required composition, quantity, delivery location and any documentation requirement. Packing, availability and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.