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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank

From: Harvey White <madyn@...>
Date: 2007-11-25

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 10:14:55 -0600, you wrote:

>Roland F. Harriston wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Repeat..............
> >
> > Don't use metals around Ferric Chloride.........period.
> >
> > Roland F. Harriston, P.D.
> > ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗
>
>Serious question. How far is the minimum safe distance from metals where
>ferric chloride can affect them? I mean just the fumes and not a direct
>spill or slash. Does the Muriatic-Hydrogen Peroxide require the same
>rule exactly or is ferric chloride the worst one?

Ferric Chloride, my experience is about 3-4 feet to be safe.

Harvey


>Thanks,
>Dave