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How to remove tungsten from ceramic and aluminum

December 28, 2012

Q. What chemistry would be used for the removal of tungsten from aluminum and ceramic?

Nick Mullen
- Austin, Texas, US

A. Hi Nick. Things will probably go quicker and better if you can tell us your situation rather than casting your question in the abstract.

You can probably dissolve both the aluminum and ceramic in a caustic solution. You may be able to centrifuge out the heavy tungsten. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
December 30, 2012

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