Anhydrous Ferric chloride

[Karl B. Andersen]

I got my order on friday and got to mix up some of the stuff over the weekend :thumbup: Well at 10 $ for 5 lbs. of crystals I wouldnt buy it at radio shack if they did sell it there.I ordered mine from here there could be a better source but I found this link searching in shop talk.

http://www.graphicchemical.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=43&cat=Acids+%26+Mordants

Now that I think of it, which one on this page were you referring to??
There are two down at the bottom of the page, and they seem to be liquid!!??

 

[fitzo]

My vote is buy the tech grade liquid, Karl. A lot less hassle for only a few bucks extra.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

My vote is buy the tech grade liquid, Karl. A lot less hassle for only a few bucks extra.

That's what I was thinkn', too.
Reckon it'll be pretty much just like the R.S. stuff?

 

[fitzo]

I would say it is pretty close, if not exact, Karl. Might have to go 4:1 but I have a hunch they are all pretty close to keep it near an accepted industrial standard for copper etchants.

Edited: go for it. You'll be fine.

 

[J.Marsillo]

Now that I think of it, which one on this page were you referring to??
There are two down at the bottom of the page, and they seem to be liquid!!??

I was trying to avoid the hazmat fee by ordering it dry.every other site had a 20 $ fee for the liquid form and this one wont give shipping quotes untill you order.I just thought it was cheaper to get the dry stuff,life is rough when your broke

Thanks Fitzo for the chemistry lesson!