What is the chemical composition of the salts used for:

(1) Smooth blued parts? (Finish on 1903a3 stamped parts)
(2) Parkerized parts? (Finish on arsenal refinished parts)
(3) parts that have a rough texture like parkerization, but have a black look to them? (I have seen this finish on 1903 parts)
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