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Custom ferric chloride tank construction?
I am building an etching tank (4' X 8' X 3.5") that will be fiberglassed. I am looking for a resistant fasteners that can withstand the ferric chloride ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . I am thinking of wooden dowling the inner frame together but I was wondering if there is a metal screw that can withstand ferric chloride ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] . Have anyone done an acid tank of this size, and if so could you give me some pointers.
Bob Demboskiartist - Lamy, New Mexico, USA
2005
Very few and exotic metals can withstand ferric chloride ⇦this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] and I doubt you will get screws made of any of them. Think in terms of plastics or isolation of metal to absolutely avoid contact with the FeCl.
Guillermo MarrufoMonterrey, NL, Mexico
2005
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