48945. Stainless steel electropolish chemical composition

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Stainless steel electropolish chemical composition

June 2, 2008

I'm developing electropolish for stainless steel in India.So, i'd like to know if someone can help me giving the chemical composition of the liquid used in the bath.

Sudarsan Avinash
partner - Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

June 3, 2008

Hi, Sudarsan. All kinds of different acids have been used including straight sulfuric acid. The Electroplating Engineering Handbook has a great chapter on electropolishing of stainless steels which will offer you a number of different formulations. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey