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How to electropolish rhenium and ruthenium?





Hello,

I'd like to know how I may be able to polish(electropolish) rhenium to a bright luster. Also ruthenium. Also open to the possibility of mechanical polishing. thanks

Francisco Javier Gomez
materials research - Madrid, SPAIN
2004


I think the safest way is to use conventional polishing methods with a buffing wheel and paste. I believe you can use one electropolishing solution to polish gold, so I would expect it to work on both rhenium and ruthenium, but it is extremely dangerous and highly explosive.

trevor crichton
Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2004


I agree with Mr. Crichton. Also vibratory equipment for large volumes.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
2004




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