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Microstructure of a stainless CarTech 330 sample in annealed

condition @ 100x, using a tint etch consisting of a solution of 40
ml hydrochloric acid (MCL) + distilled water (H2O) + one gram
potassium meta bisulfite (K2S2O5) + 4 grams ammonium
biflouride (NH4F–HF) at room temperature.

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