I have fabricated magnesium samples by powder metallurgy route. I have used emery papers for grinding till 4000 grits without using water, and for final polishing I have used diamond paste (0.5-1) and lubricant spray. but still, I am getting black spots in the microstructure, even before using the etchant (4% HNO3 + 96% ETHANOL). how can I remove or avoid these spots?
Are they related to polishing process?