Etching is a well-known word in industries today. However, the process is not so modern. The origin of this process can be dated back to ancient times. Acid-etching was a preferred process by the gunmakers and goldsmiths to decorate their products.
ETCHING BRONZE is a substantial process, specifically for metal-to-metal parts of contact. A primary alloy of Tin and Copper, bronze is also rich in other metals like aluminum, nickel, manganese, zinc, arsenic, silicon, and phosphorous. The presence of these elements allows the creation and production of a wide range of bronze alloys.
These alloys are dense than copper and combine other properties like stiffness, machinability, and ductility.
The chemical etching process can also produce representations that can combat harsh environments both indoors and outdoors. The unprotected parts are treated with harsh caustic chemicals to create depictions based on your project requirements.
ATTRIBUTES- THE BRONZE
Bronze looks much similar to copper and brass and is termed a red metal. Harder and fusible than copper, it is effortless to cast. It also comes with a bag of other attributes. This metal is durable and finely malleable. It is also resistant to corrosion. Not just corrosion it is resistant to heat and extreme weather. Bronze is a metal that possesses wonderful conductive properties. It shows better electrical and thermal conductivity, the two main attributes of a great element. The metal also possesses low friction. It also gets rid of sparking issues.
A SNEAK-PEEK-ETCHED BRONZE AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Acid-etched bronze comes with a wide range of applications.
- It has low friction in a combination of metal-metal and this makes it a favorite.
- Bronze is widely used in combustible environments.
- It is used in parts of the machines and the places where there is a contact of metal and metal.
- It is also used in the propellers of the ship.
- It is used in submerged bearings.
- Bronze is used in clips, springs.
- Bronze also finds its application in bearings and electrical connectors.
- The rails and frames in architectural beauty and pieces of art use bronze.
OTHER FACTS ABOUT ETCHED BRONZE
- Recent day bronze is a combination of Tin and Copper in the ratio of 12:88
- Faint rings are seen on the surface of the bronze.
- It also appears with a pale golden color.
- Oxidizing is seen superficially on bronze. This is because, a copper oxide layer once formed protects the rest of the metal from oxidation.
- Bronze has a melting point that typically varies based on the proportion of the components in an alloy.
- Bronze, in general, is non-magnetic. However, when elements like iron or nickel are added it possesses magnetic properties.
- There are many alloys of bronze, like silicon bronze, nickel bronze, cupronickel-the copper-nickel bronze, phosphorous bronze-also called as tin-bronze.
ETCHING BRONZE has found its applications in many places. The artists’ earlier used etching as a technique to create wonderful pieces of art. There are also many types of etching processes present in modern days. Photoetching being one of them. Some of the properties of photo etching even outweigh the advantages of chemical etching.