Etching meteorite (Gibeon) with Multi‑Etch
Gibeon meteorite slice. By Kevin Zim (CC BY 2.0).
How to etch meteorite (Gibeon) with Multi-Etch
Untreated Meteorite
Meteorite Treated with Multi-Etch
| The combination of different metals enables Multi-Etch to reveal the crystals called Widmanstätten structures. | |||
| Process | Etch time (minutes) | Etch depth | Surface change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135°F regular strength | 3 | 0.002 | Crystal grain revealed; black smut. Leaving in longer will make the crystal grain more pronounced. |
Step-by-step guides on etching with Multi-Etch
The guides below demonstrate etching with titanium, but the order of steps are the same for etching meteorite.
Tips and tricks when etching with Multi-Etch
Ordering Multi-Etch
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