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HCL + Hydrogen Peroxide etchant solution slow

HCL + Hydrogen Peroxide etchant solution slow

2004-11-11 by gmc_za

I have made a solution of 1 part HCL (30%), 1 part Hydrogen Peroxide 
(30%) and 2 parts H2O (I've also tried 1 part H20) and my board takes 
about 30-45 mins to etch. By this time some of the wanted tracks are 
eaten away. 

From what Ive read it should taken minutes. What am I doing wrong? 

1) Maybe I dont have enough volume of the stuff - How much etchant is 
needed for say a 10x10cm board
2) Are my parts Hcl:HydrogenPer:H2O correct?

Thanks.
Greg