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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Metal -- Etchant Compatibility

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2010-09-10

I think titanium is the only choice but I don't know about monel.

The PCB holder in my tank was made using a titanium rod, since
professional etching tank equipment is also made of titanium.

ST

On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 9:02 AM, designer_craig <cs6061@...> wrote:
> Any one know what metals would be compatable with CuCl2/H202 etchant for use in the etchant tank?
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> Choises:
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> Aluminum
> Carbon Steel
> 18-8 stainless steel
> 303 stainless steel
> 304 stainless steel
> 316 stainless steel
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> 430 stainless steel
> Monel
> Titanium
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> Craig
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