--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Richard <metal@...> wrote:
I am going to be etching some brass sheets (0.10" thick) for a
project I am working on. I will be etching them to 1/2 thickness.
Would you recommend the peroxide/muriatic solution for this, or
would something else be better/safer?
Also, would I be able to regenerate this mix with a bubbler? I will
be using the mixture as listed in the files section.
Thanks!
>Hello,
>
> Gary,
>
> You might want to avoid etching anything but PCB
> in your main etch bath. Make up a seperate little tank
> for playing with brass or anything else.
>
> Brass is 30% zinc on average; and zinc is highly reactive.
> It makes a great catalyst for decomposing H2O2. I can
> imagine many different baths that it wouldn't be good for...<g>
>
I am going to be etching some brass sheets (0.10" thick) for a
project I am working on. I will be etching them to 1/2 thickness.
Would you recommend the peroxide/muriatic solution for this, or
would something else be better/safer?
Also, would I be able to regenerate this mix with a bubbler? I will
be using the mixture as listed in the files section.
Thanks!