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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 [on eBay or Amazon]. 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 [on eBay or Amazon]. Have anyone done an acid tank of this size, and if so could you give me some pointers.

Bob Demboski
artist - Lamy, New Mexico, USA
2005

Very few and exotic metals can withstand ferric chloride[on eBay or Amazon]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 Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
2005

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