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

From: "Randy S." <rj3819@...>
Date: 2011-02-22

I mix the acid into the peroxide? Not the other way around?
and do I have to mix slowly? is there heat generation or splattering?
from the mixing process ?




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From: Harvey White <madyn@...>
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, February 21, 2011 8:43:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] FR-4 Copper Clad and Etchant mix


On Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:29:51 -0800 (PST), you wrote:

>FR-4 doesnt have to be green colored? Correct ?

I've used black, good for displays, blocks light.
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>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 .. ??

I've used 4 parts peroxide to 1 part acid. Don't think it's
absolutely critical.

Harvey

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