Archive of the former Yahoo!Groups mailing list: Homebrew PCBs

previous by date index next by date
previous in topic topic list next in topic

Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] FR-4 Copper Clad and Etchant mix

From: Adam Shea <shea0097@...>
Date: 2011-02-22

FR-4 isn't green, it's kinda beige. On commercial boards it's the
solder mask that's green (or red, or blue, or black, or white).

--Adam Shea.

On 2/21/2011 7:29 PM, Randy S. wrote:
> FR-4 doesnt have to be green colored? Correct ?
>
> Other question .. for making etchant ..
> I saw 2 parts peroxide to one part muriatic acid ( 34% hydrochloric acid )
> and I saw 3 to mix as well ..
> Is it crucial ? I mean I guess the only thing that it would change is the
> etching
> times .. and the fumes LOL .. ??
>
> Randy
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and Photos:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>