Muratic vs Ferric Chloride for stainless damascus?

[shqxk]

I'm working on some AEBL/304 ss damascus right now. Seems like my old Ferric Chrolide solution barely etch it so I need to buy new bottle of acid.

Between this two which one gonna etch deeper and bring better contrast?

Thanks you.

 

[DevinT]

Ferric chloride.

Hoss

 

[shqxk]

Ferric chloride.

Hoss

Thanks you Hoss.

Do I need to mix it with anything like vinegar or heat it before use?

 

[Richard338]

Make sure your piece is heat treated. I couldn't etch to get any decent contrast before HT.

 

[Richard338]

Double post.

 

[DevinT]

Thanks you Hoss.

Do I need to mix it with anything like vinegar or heat it before use?

I just use water at room temp.

Hoss

 

[JTknives]

I have allways been told hydrocloric acid for stainless. It worked wonders on the damasteel ring I forged for my wife.