Ferric Chloride

Radio Shack is the only place I know. Also
may check with someone who does computer
repairs. It's main purpose is to remove copper from printed circut boards.
 
Radio Shack stores used to carry it a lot and it was easy to find there. My local one did not have it stocked and I ended up getting it from Sheffield. Circuit board technology has advanced to the extent that ferric chloride is not so commonly found at Radio Shacks as before but they can get it for you and in fact the bottle I got from Sheffield has a Radio Shack label on it.

RL
 
Hey Shane.. Watch those Radio Shack dip $hits!!!
They dont even know what they have. I had to find the stuff myself AFTER they told me they didnt have it... Thats what $7 an hour gets ya though I guess....:rolleyes:
 
Another source for Ferric Chloride, and just about any other reagent you need is Lab Safety Supply. Their website url is www.LSS.com/

You can get Ferric Chloride is several different strengths of dilution there also. They ship in nice brown acid-proof bottles and the reagent you buy is very pure - so you know what you are getting. Also for those of you into anodizing Ti, LSS is a great source of sulphuric acid. Use that as an electrolyte instead of TSP and its easy to get into the green colors.

Oh yeah, I just wanted to add...

You'll have to call them to get the reagents. There are specific EPA and state guidelines governing the transportation of corrosive substances across state lines, etc. Its all good though - basically a different shipping tariff for each state.
 
Trace,

I really have to agree with you on that one!! Ya pay peanuts, ya get chimps!!! :D :D :cool:
 
Please be carefull with te ferric chloride. Only use glass, plastic or stainless steel containers. One of my electronics class teachers disolved an aluminum baking pan! It also stains your skin brown. The stains will not wash out. If you want to be environmentally responsible by disposing of it properly, take it to a local manufacturer of circuit boards. They may even be able to replenish your supply.


Trace

You are so right! Have a look at the link below for proof. Note that I have co-workers that I suspect came from PPI.

http://www.newtechusa.com/ppi/main.asp


Phil
 
Thanks guys for all the help...Trace.. Your right on the money with the radio shack guys, I called around first, most of the guys didn't bother to look, and one guy said he didn't know if it was ferric chloride so he offered to swallow some to find out! Man..what a bunch of chumps.
 
Originally posted by pso
... If you want to be environmentally responsible by disposing of it properly, take it to a local manufacturer of circuit boards. They may even be able to replenish your supply.


Phil
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You can completely neutralize it with water and baking soda. After that, it's safe to put down the drain.
 
Waste water treatment plants use Ferric ( Was my job for 5 years P.U)
I still have friends there and they gave me a gallon.
 
Originally posted by DantheMan
Waste water treatment plants use Ferric ( Was my job for 5 years P.U)
I still have friends there and they gave me a gallon.
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aren't tax payers great people :confused: ;)
 
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