fry's reagent

A mixture composed of Hydrochloric acid, Copper (II) Cloride, Ethanol and water. It's used by forensic scientists for certian etchings and to corrode away certian metals.

Composition of Fry's Reagent:

30 ml H2O
40 ml HCL
25 ml ethanol
5 g CuCl2

by encipher April 15, 2006