Research Article

Electropolishing of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Surfaces in Nontoxic Electrolyte Solution

Table 1

Electropolishing parameters.

ParametersElectrolyte 1Electrolyte 2Electrolyte 3

Triethanolamine180 ml180 ml180 ml
Perchloric acid10 ml
Sodium flouride (NaF)1.17%1.17%2%
Ammonium flouride (NH4F)5%10%10%
Oxalic acid16%16%16%
Ethanol15 ml15 ml15 ml
Current density0.2 Acm−20.2 Acm−20.2 Acm−2
Time30 min3030
Temperature30.0 ± 2°C30.0 ± 2°C30.0 ± 2°C