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dakota.potts · January 6, 2018, 06:18 PM

I believe it's the nickel in the steel causing a slight purpling effect. I have seen it before. Sometimes you can experiment with the heat and duration of the bath to avoid the purple color. Other times, not so much.

January 6, 2018, 06:18 PM	#7
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	I believe it's the nickel in the steel causing a slight purpling effect. I have seen it before. Sometimes you can experiment with the heat and duration of the bath to avoid the purple color. Other times, not so much.