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Subject: Re: saving FeCl3 solution

From: "Phil" <phil1960us@...>
Date: 2005-07-14

I have heard of people reviving FeCl by adding sulfuric acid but I'm a
bit skeptical that it works that well. When it stops etching, dispose
of it (responsibily) and mix a new batch.

Phil

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "microsoftwarecontrol"
<microsoftwarecontrol@y...> wrote:
> I bought solid FeCl3, in small ball shape.
> I add water to get pcb etching solution.
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> I found used FeCl3 solution will become
> two parts: green, transparent liquid and
> yellow solid at bottom.
>
> As I understand, green solution should
> contain Cu ion from pcb.
>
> Could I pour out green liquid and add new
> tap water to renew etching liquid?
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