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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Getting ready to switch from Ferric Chloride to ???????

2008-10-06 by Leon

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "lcdpublishing" <lcdpublishing@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 11:15 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Getting ready to switch from Ferric Chloride to 
???????


> Hi guys,
>
> I have been using Ferric Chloride for a few years now - works fine
> and is easy to get and dispose of when spent.  The downside is the
> mess.
>
> I know there are a couple of other options out there and am willing
> to give something else a try but am hesitant on two accounts
>
> 1) I am not a chemist
> 2) I don't want to kill myself
>
> Of the options that are available, which is a simple product to use
> AND maintain?

Cupric chloride is probably the best, and is quite safe.

I'm sticking to FeCL3, though.

Leon
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