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Subject: Re: Ferric Chloride

From: "javaguy11111" <javaguy11111@...>
Date: 2008-06-25

That is where I bought my etchant from.

Just be aware that you need to be very careful mixing the dry etchant
with water. A lot of heat gets generated as you add it to water, so
add it very slowly.

If you go this route, mix it outside, wear full face protection,
gloves and something to protect your clothes in case the mixture over
heats and sprays acid all over

That did not happen to me, but I found the whole mixing process a
rather unpleasant experience. When I have to get more etchant I will
order it premixed.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "bob_ledoux" <bobledoux@...> wrote:
>
> Try All Electronics: $6.25 for a quarter pound.
>
>
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/ER-3/DRY-CONCENTRATED-ETCHANT/-/1.html
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, John Michaud <greyfox1143@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Has anyone been to Radio Shack lately looking for Ferric Chloride? I
> went there this weekend and the store doesn't have it in stock and the
> wearhouse is out. Think there not stocking it anymore?
> >
> > Any suggestions on where I can get ferric chloride locally?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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