a product to engrave glass
2006-07-04 03:38:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
HF or Hydrogen Flouride or Hydrofluouric acid (not HCL) is the only solvent I am aware of that will etch glass. It is also highly dangerous if it comes into contact with the body.
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Armour etch is one product I can think of. http://www.etchworld.com/cat--Armour+Etch--Armour+Etch
I think the active ingredient in Amour Etch is ammonium bi fluouride NH4 HF2
As the other person stated, diamonds are often used in etching, as well.
2006-07-04 05:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use an aqueous solution of sodium silicate (Na4SiO4) to engrave glass :-)
It is a very caustic product, fairly easy to find in store, and not as harmful as HF.
2006-07-04 13:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Axel ∇ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple things react with glass. Most acids wont.
But hydrofluoric acid will frost it. And alkali metal hydroxides will tear at it. HF is what people commonly use.
2006-07-04 15:47:09 · answer #3 · answered by Richardicus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glass can be etched with acid. Or carved with diamond.
http://www.glass-etching-kits.com/
2006-07-04 10:42:46 · answer #4 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it with acid or bases. be VERY careful of HF. it does a wonderful job, but will eat you alive.
2006-07-04 13:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
problematic problem. research on google and yahoo. that can help!
2014-11-22 02:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HCL
2006-07-04 10:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by broltz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋