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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] RE: Plotter PCB

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-02-02

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 19:43:24 -0000, onenastyviper
<oneNastyViper@...> wrote:

>
> Now, some help required: what type of containers can ferric chloride
> be safely kept in and used for etching...I am looking at using those
> glass preserve jars with the funny external locking mechanism and the
> rubber o-ring for holding etchant and boards.
> Basically, what type of seals (paper, rubber, fibre etc.) are ferric
> proof?


PE and PP bottles seem fine, glass too.
I haven't tried a rubber seal but i think it would be ok.
(tire rubber in CuCl is ok, that much i know).

ST