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Oxide Polishing

Some materials require the use of sub-micron sized oxide polishing suspensions to remove the last deformations. For general applications alumina suspension is used, and for the more demanding applications silica suspensions are the best choice. The silica suspensions perform a chemical-mechanical polishing action. During polishing, the sample surface is slightly attacked. The resulting layer is removed by the sub-micron silica grains, leaving the sample surface absolutely deformation-free. For water sensitive materials or materials with water sensitive inclusions our water-free fumed silica suspension is recommended.

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  • Image of Akasel's Alumina Suspension 50 nm Neutral, 1-liter bottle with a white cap for final polishing of metallographic samples. The suspension can be mixed with etchants to enhance the polishing action. Alumina concentration 200 g/l, median particle size 50 nm, pH 7 – 8. Contains anti-drying agent. Shake before use.

    Oxide Polishing

    Alumina Suspension 50 nm Neutral

  • Akasel's Fumed Silica Suspension 0.2 µm Alkaline, 1-liter bottle with a white cap for final polishing of metallographic samples.

    Oxide Polishing

    Fumed Silica Suspension 0.2 µm Alkaline

  • Akasel Fumed Silica Suspension 0.2 µm WF – A water-free liquid in a 1-litre bottle, developed for fine metallographic polishing processes. Perfect for moisture-sensitive materials.

    Oxide Polishing

    Fumed Silica Suspension 0.2 µm WF

  • Akasel's Colloidal Silica Suspension 50 nm Alkaline, 1-liter bottle with a white cap for final polishing of metallographic samples.

    Oxide Polishing

    Colloidal Silica Suspension 50 nm Alkaline

  • White adapter lid with an integrated, replaceable nozzle and a long transparent hose. The adapter connects dispensing bottles for diamond or oxide suspensions to dosing units. Compatible with 500 ml and 1 l bottles.

    Diamond Products

    Adapter Lid

All our oxide polishing suspensions are non-crystallising, non-settling and contain an anti-drying agent to make cleaning easier. Depending on the material to be polished various chemicals can be added to these suspensions to optimise the chemo-mechanical polishing effect.

Using our oxide polishing suspensions is a fast way to achieve superior results in a very short time.

Our wide selection of silica and alumina oxide polishing suspensions for final polishing of different materials includes:

The super fine grained colloidal silica suspensions or the slightly coarser fumed silica suspensions in grain sizes from 0.050 μm to 0.2 μm (50 to 200 nm).

A unique water-free suspension of 0.2 μm fumed silica suspension.

A pH neutral alumina polishing suspension.

Do you want to know more about our oxide polishing consumables or how to purchase them? Then find your local distributor by clicking here or contact us at info@akasel.com.

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