I am making cermets with nickel binder, post sintering excess nickel sticks to the crucible. What is a reasonable solution for Ni removal without damaging or reaction with alumina. I was thinking of immersing the crucible in 30% diluted hcl @40celcius for 4 to 5 hours. I can be wrong. Please share a convenient method. I tried sanding but its not working.
Kindest regards