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How do you clean up ferric chloride?
You can try with citric acid solution to remove glass wares stains of Ferric Chloride. Prepare aqueous solution of citric acid and keep it in glassware till stains get removed.
Can you store ferric chloride in PVC?
Dave Stephens. I’ve had ferric chloride in a 3′ long tube of PVC for almost three years now and it’s held up just fine. Easy.
What do you think should be done with the used copper chloride etching solution?
Ask, “What should be done with the used copper chloride etching solution?” Their answers may include dumping the solution down the drain, or diluting it with water and dumping it.
Can you use ferric chloride as an etchant?
I’ve just got hold of a nice little PCB etching kit, which uses ferric chloride as the etchant. I know it’s re-usable for at least a few etches (though the kit doesn’t actually specify an estimated re-use count) but after that I’ll need to dispose of the used chemical.
How to disposing of ferric chloride safety is key?
Disposing of Ferric Chloride – safety is key! is two weeks late I just had to post a response… into the ground! You should never pour chemicals, especially acid into the ground! neutralize metal, etching pans, etc. When I etch I always dispose of ziploc bags labeled with contents. As far as the ethcing solution…
Which is better for etching copper or ferric?
(A Better Etching Solution.) Ferric chloride is a traditional home-use circuit board etchant. It’s easy enough to come by, and the Ferric by itself is no big environmental problem. However, once you’ve etched a board with it, you’re left with a solution with a bunch of copper chloride in it.
What’s the best temperature to heat ferric chloride for etching?
Fully immerse copper board in solution. Agitate until etching action is complete. To speed up etching: Warm the ferric chloride solution between 35 to 55 °C [95 to 131 °F]. ATTENTION! Do NOT heat ferric chloride solution above 55 °C [131 °F].