Luther - thanks for the hydrogen peroxide idea (and thanks to Rolan
for this also). I may try it tomorrow since I don't see much change
after 24 hours with the lid off the etch tank, except a few more blue
spots; maybe ten 1/4" long bits on the many copper wire above acid
level. I know someone who is a hairdresser and I think they have
access to inexpensive hydrogen peroxide so I'll see what concentration
it is and if its cheaper than drug store grade.
Grant
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wrote:
> I made my cucl like you with copper and hcl . adding some drug store
> hydrogen peroxide 3% on the bottle will help get it strarted . the data
> on some graphs i was looking at said etch is best at 35c about 2,5 molar
> cucl and a saturated with sodium cloride also in that same bath of
> etchant. allows you to use less hcl. wonder if you can heat the air
> you bubble to warm the solution rather that cool it . good luck with
> your etcher project.