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Re: Building an etching tank?

2011-01-15 by Ben L

> I was looking at doing that too. My existing (commercial) bubble-etch tank
> is on the way out. However, investigating the chemical resistant
> properties of acrylic I discovered that after a very short time, Ferric
> Chloride will cause it to craze and crack.
> 
> What the experience of others on this list is, I wait to see the comments
> here.


I have used some glass fish tanks using Ferric Chloride.  It will break down the sealant over time and start to leak.  I went thru 3 tanks and decided to give up on using Fish Tanks.

Ben

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