Dec. 2000
Chemical Polishing of Metal Alloys, or Knocking off the high spots
Chemical Polishing is, in simple terms, a
selective dissolution process by means of which
the high points of a rough surface are removed
preferentially, rather than uniformly. This
process renders a surface topography that is
smoother and flatter. The degree of uniformity
can range anywhere from a matte surface to a
bright, mirror-like specular finish, depending
upon the particular metal or alloy, and the
chemistry of the polish.
