And, truly folks, don't use HF. It's very hard to handle and it's physiological effects are severe. NaOH will just burn you . . .
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/20/03 12:55AM >>> Fred wrote: >Gee, I don't think that NaOH will do anything to glass. I think >that, to etch glass, you need hydofluoric acid (HF). > >Fred, K1FW > NaOH definately etches glass, especially if you heat it Paul (Chemist know-it-all) <G> _________________________________________________________________ Say "goodbye" to busy signals and slow downloads with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
