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Etching gel manufacture

Does one mix ammonium bifluoride with anything to create an etching gel for glass and mirror etching?

Richard Arthur
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
2003
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I never tried it, but why not try thicken with barium sulphate or calcium sulphate and let us know. Good luck

Khair Shishani
aircraft maintenance - Al Ain, UAE
2004
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