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
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NaOH definately etches glass, especially if you heat it
Hmmm... I didn't think of heating it. I do know that some pretty
concentrated NaOH can be kept in glass containers (but, that's at
room temperatures, I guess).
And, truly folks, don't use HF. It's very hard to handle and it's
In high school, we used dilute HF to etch glass. Use diamond to score it if
you need fine lines. There is glass etching cream available at craft stores.
Regards,
Bob...
Do not suppose that abuses are eliminated by destroying
the object which is abused.
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