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MG Chemicals 415 Ferric Chloride Copper Etchant Solution, 945mL Liquid Bottle, 1 Quart (415-1L),Dark Brown

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Brand MG Chemicals
Item Weight 1.32 Kilograms
Item Volume 945 Milliliters
GHS health hazard Not carcinogenic
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About this item

  • Add dynamic details to your metal jewelry - etch your designs in metal
  • Works with Copper, Brass, and Nickel Silver
  • Used for etching damascus steel knives and jewlery
  • Used as a colorant in pit-firing some pottery, Glass casting

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.31 x 0.31 x 0.94 inches; 2.91 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 415-1L
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2012
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MG Chemicals
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005T8Y20W
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,329 ratings

Product Description

Copper etchant. More aggressive than persulphate alternative. Can be stored and reused. Ready to use solution designed for etching printed circuit boards and other metals. Recommended for use with M.G. Chemicals professional etching process kit and M.G. economy etching process kit. Ferric chloride (FeCl3) liquid solution phase. 1.4 specific gravity. 162.21 Molecular weight. Dark brown appearance. 106 degree C boiling point. 1.0 - 2.0 pH (5 percent by volume). 0 degree C freezing point. 100 grams/liter maximum copper holding capacity. 175-200 microinch/minute at 50 - 55 degree C etch rate. 50 - 55 degree C operating temperature. ROHS Compliant.

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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
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    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, ease of use, appearance and quality of the lab chemical. For example, they mention it works excellent, is good value for money, easy to apply for crafts and adds a nice finish to stone washed blades. That said some complain about the leakage and etch rate.

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    217 customers mention207 positive10 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mechanical components. They mention that the etchant solution works fine, they enjoy the results, and that the toner method works best. They also say that it works immediately, is cheaper, and ready to use. Some customers also mention that it's fantastic for etching brass, and works great with Cricut vinyl resist.

    "Husband said it worked better than he expected. He used it for etching on pocket knifes." Read more

    "Purchased this product to do metal etching craft projects. Works great. The seller forced me to purchase off Amazon...." Read more

    "Applying to science to this product.It worked Flawlessly." Read more

    "Etches copper PCBs cleanly, very good stuff. It gives a reliable etch rate, so now I know how to long to time my etches." Read more

    68 customers mention65 positive3 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the etching agent. They mention it's an excellent product for acid etch, and is great for etch on metal when making jewelry. Some say it'll etch in about 2 hours for a nice deep etch.

    "Etches copper PCBs cleanly, very good stuff. It gives a reliable etch rate, so now I know how to long to time my etches." Read more

    "good for etching knives" Read more

    "The etching solution is fantastic...." Read more

    "Perfect for Cricut projects!Update 4 Aug 2022:Tumblrs hold up great. Tried it on a galvanized pail, results were not impressive...." Read more

    47 customers mention40 positive7 negative

    Customers like the value of the mechanical components. They mention it's a great buy, great for stainless steel etching, and cheap.

    "Cheap and easy. Add 1 part apple cider vinegar to one part acid for knife edging.store the mixture in a glass jar with lid." Read more

    "...This is the best product nd the price was great. Will buy again when needed." Read more

    "Used it to etch my Damascus! Decent price and worked great! Came in no time and was packed great for being a hazardous chemical." Read more

    "And I love jax. But this stuff works, works immediately, is cheaper and ready to use (no water necessary)." Read more

    42 customers mention42 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the shipping of the lab chemical. They mention that it came quickly, and was easy to locate and order. Some say that it works quickly on mild steel, and that it makes steels etch much faster than muriatic acid.

    "...It works quick on mild steel, but is best used with metal that's not hot to the touch." Read more

    "I have no issue a shipping the product was packed extremely well I didn’t leak whatsoever. I use this for acid etching my pocket knife and clip...." Read more

    "...It works really fast and does a great job!" Read more

    "...for jewelry purposes and it’s great, good crisp bite, works reasonably fast even without heat, and no smell that I can detect..." Read more

    27 customers mention27 positive0 negative

    Customers find the mechanical components easy to use. They mention it's straight forward, convenient, and ready to use straight out of the container. Customers also say it saves time over powered products.

    "Cheap and easy. Add 1 part apple cider vinegar to one part acid for knife edging.store the mixture in a glass jar with lid." Read more

    "I liked that is product was easy to use; however half of the solution has waisted in the bag and onto the packaging box." Read more

    "...It worked beautifully. Very easy to use and felt safe using it." Read more

    "...It looks great and was fairly simple to do." Read more

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the etching solution. They mention that it adds a nice finish to stone washed blades, and makes their pieces stand out. Some say that the etchant thickens very quickly.

    "...Adds a nice finish to stone washed blades as well.KnifeMaker" Read more

    "...It looks great and was fairly simple to do." Read more

    "...I think it looks great and would totally recommend it to anyone!..." Read more

    "...rough on the jewelry with the other brand....this brand however creates a sharp, clean and clear etch." Read more

    13 customers mention6 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the etch rate. Some mention that it gives excellent results when etching Damascus steel, provides a reliable etch, and does a good job of etch pattern welds. However, others say that it takes well over an hour, is not very efficient, and is hard to apply correctly.

    "...I found the toner method works best but is the hardest to apply correctly...." Read more

    "Etches Damascus nicely and fast! Appreciate the darkening it adds allowing me to finish a pattern that jumps out...." Read more

    "...This was not a very efficient process and seemed a little dangerous for my tastes...." Read more

    "Etches copper PCBs cleanly, very good stuff. It gives a reliable etch rate, so now I know how to long to time my etches." Read more

    13 customers mention3 positive10 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the mechanical components. They mention that some of the ferric chloride had leaked out into the bag and that the bottle does not seal after removing the plastic.

    "...it arrived it was is an air tight bag inside of a box and was leaking everywhere. I had to be really careful to not spill or get it on me...." Read more

    "...The only problem is that this almost 1L bottle does not seal after removing the plastic film under the cap...." Read more

    "...box with the opening squished down (that created a hole)& liquid leaking(into the bag it comes in and into the cardboard box...." Read more

    "...be tweaked to use less power and LEDs.. Came packaged good as well no leakage.." Read more

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    5 Stars
    works great
    I'm using this to etch stainless steel tumblers.Works very well.
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    mike
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024
    Size: 1 QuartStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    I bought this stuff to etch weld tests. The acid eats away the metal at different rates based on the composition of the metal. Allowing me to visually see the difference between weld metal and base metal. It works quick on mild steel, but is best used with metal that's not hot to the touch.
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    Jeanne T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worked great
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Husband said it worked better than he expected. He used it for etching on pocket knifes.
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    Michael Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Etched well
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Etched stainless steel really well
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    Sandy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Works Great
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2023
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Purchased this product to do metal etching craft projects. Works great. The seller forced me to purchase off Amazon. Original order placed on website. Seller Googled my name but did not pay attention to location. Canceled my order because someone with the same name 100 miles from me had died. They assumed I was a fraud.
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    Just Don
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2024
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Cheap and easy. Add 1 part apple cider vinegar to one part acid for knife edging.
    store the mixture in a glass jar with lid.
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    Manuellopez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bring Out the etchie on a Damascu blade
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Applying to science to this product.
    It worked Flawlessly.
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    KnifeMaker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    Size: 1 QuartStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Etches Damascus nicely and fast! Appreciate the darkening it adds allowing me to finish a pattern that jumps out. Adds a nice finish to stone washed blades as well.
    KnifeMaker
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    J.G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well etching copper PCBs
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Etches copper PCBs cleanly, very good stuff. It gives a reliable etch rate, so now I know how to long to time my etches.
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    Bill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Speed of delivery
    Reviewed in Canada on April 30, 2024
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Etching a Damascus knife blade.
    Worked great !
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    Olivier Rioux Fournier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très efficace pour la gravure sur du laiton
    Reviewed in Canada on December 19, 2023
    Size: 1 QuartStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    J'ai utilisé le produit sur des plaques de laiton avec du vinyle pour protéger le motif. Ça très bien fonctionné. Prendre en note que la réactivité du produit dépend de la température ambiante. La gravure sera plus rapide durant les jours chauds.
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    Harmit Sahota
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent etchant for metal
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2024
    Size: 1 QuartStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    bought this to etch a blade which had been polished to a mirror finish. I diluted this solution 4 to 1 with distilled/deionised water. (dont use it undiluted - you will damage your metal as its pretty strong stuff)

    2 lots of 15 minute dips in the solution and a perfectly etched blade came out the other end!

    Arrived on time, packaged in a thick plastic bag to protect from any spillages. 5 stars - would recommend
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    azon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super
    Reviewed in France on December 31, 2023
    Size: 1 QuartStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Je suis tres satisfait de ce produit il es bien emballé
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    dominique VIDAL
    4.0 out of 5 stars Tres bien pour révéler du damas Acier
    Reviewed in France on January 13, 2020
    Size: 475 millitersStyle: Etchant SolutionVerified Purchase
    Un peu cher , c 'est un produit très efficace pour révéler du damas ACIER . Aucun reproche à faire.
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