Aluminium Etching with Ferric Chloride
This is just an experiment to see what results we can obtain when etching aluminium with ferric chloride (FeCl3), using a mask created with a laser printer and some glossy paper. The results were not great as I didn't manage to get the mask to fully stick to the aluminium, so there will be a second part to this experiment. If you want to replicate my results, please be very careful, follow the safety precautions of each of the chemicals used and do so at your own risk. Here are the links to the most important things I used:
Ferric Chloride: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Laser Printer (HP P1102W): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Toner Transfer Paper: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Acetone: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Respirator: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
Gloves: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-534...
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