Dylan Smith wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Jun 2008, Leon wrote:
>
> I've drawn a complete blank on HCl. We even have real hardware stores here
> (there's two within walking distance from where I live). Would a builders'
> merchant be a better bet?
>
I'm in Australia and I've seen HCl (%33 wt/wt) sold at most building
suppliers, or any place that sell cement. Its usually in 5L or 20L drums
for brick cleaning/etching.
You may need to venture out of your domestic area and go somewhere more
industrial. I'm lucky that I live in on the side of the city which is
fairly close to a number of large industrial areas.
You best bet is to look through your local business directory and start
phoning around. That how I've always sourced chemicals, those a lot more
exotic than garden variety HCl.