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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cupric Choride

2003-03-11 by luther m stroud

I prefer the cucl be made with dilute hcl and scap copper and hyrogen
peroxide 3% from the drug store. start off slow speeds up as th copper
ions make a green solution  if the ecthant  turns muddy color from use
the peroxide returns it to bright green .  air bubbles cause splatter and
cool the solution. i didnt have any luck with  air bubbles converting
from muddy to bright green , peroxide is instant.  in an australia
electronics mag. 
it was sugested to attach a carbon rod with insulated wire ot the etching
board and place in contact with the solution claimed to increase the
speed of etch.  i havent tried it out yet . what if using a battery  the
pc board positive and scap copper negative  rejuvinating the etchant as 
you etch your board.  a hygrometer is a weight in a tube of air with a
calibrated scale submerged partly maybe you can inprovise something. just
some comments to stimulate experimentation thanks luther

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