Etching with NH4F?

Joe Mcgrath @Joe-Mcgrath

12 July 2022 1 8K Report

NH4F, like HF, will etch silica. Will it etch titania as well?

Krzysztof Chmielewski

Propably yes, due to hydrolysis of NH4F, although I have never done this, so I'm not sure.

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