Zinc Alloy Etchants
CAUTION: Safety is very important when etching. Be sure to wear the appropriate protective clothing and observe all WARNINGS on chemical manufacturers MSDS. Also review COMMENTS Section for each etchant.
|
Etchant |
Conc. |
Conditions |
Comments |
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Distilled water or Ethanol
|
100 ml
|
Several minutes |
Zinc and zinc alloys |
|
Distilled water
|
100 ml
|
1-5 seconds |
Low alloy zinc and pure zinc |
|
Distilled water
|
100 ml
|
Seconds |
Swabbing |
 |
Zinc-aluminum alloy, 200X B.F., (etchant CrO3, Na2SO4) |