Yahoo Groups archive

Homebrew PCBs

Index last updated: 2026-04-09 22:20 UTC

Message

Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Reducing concentration of HCl from 10% to 40%

2010-01-20 by Adam Seychell

Roger Blair wrote:
>  
> 
> Stefan,
> 
> Yes, there is. Finally after half a dozen different places that only 
> sell 10% HCl, or muriatic acid "replacement" , today I finally
> found a bona fide single purpose pool supply establishment that still 
> carried 2 gallon packs of 32% (Muriatic Acid) HCl for $11,
> same price as the 10% stuff. Several Chemical supply outlets I tried 
> would not sell hazmat to individuals, or wanted $25 or more for
> hazmat shipping charges on top of up to $138 for 37% stuff. I'm going to 
> try the 32% HCl.
> 
> Thanks everyone for the help,
> 
> Roger

Just a note, 32%(wt) HCl is still "concentrated". You'll be hard pressed 
finding %40 HCl because vapour pressure is so high that the HCl gas will 
quickly escape, then slowing down as concentration drops to more a 
stable %35~%30 (wt).

Also note your post subject line is contradictory.

Attachments

Move to quarantaine

This moves the raw source file on disk only. The archive index is not changed automatically, so you still need to run a manual refresh afterward.