*Many of the formulas contained on this page should be considered dangerous. Use this information cautiously! Also be aware that some chemicals may be controlled in your area and not readily available.

Formulas for-

Solder Flux-

(Soft Solder)

Non-Corrosive-

Rosin, Powdered 1oz,Denatured Alcohol 4oz

Soak overnight and mix well

*The following formulas should be considered corrosive, producingetching from prolonged exposure and heat


Formula 1

Zinc Chloride, Anhydrous (1oz)

Glycerol (.5oz)

Alcohol (1oz)

Water (7.5oz)


Formula 2

Zinc Chloride, Anhydrous (2.6oz)

Ammonium Chloride(3oz)

Hydrochloric Acid(.6oz)

Water(6.5oz)


Formula 3

Antimony Oxide(.5oz)

Glycerol(.5oz)

Zinc Chloride, Anhydrous(2oz)

Hydrochloric Acid(.5oz)

Water(6.5oz)


Formula 4

Glycerol(2.5oz)

Alcohol(Denatured)(5oz)

Zinc Sulphate(2.5oz)


Formula 5

Cuprous Chloride(1oz)

Copper Strip(.3oz)

Methyl Alcohol(8.7oz)


Formula 6

Rosin(5.3oz)

Benzine(4.7oz)


Formula 7

Zinc Chloride, Anhydrous(1.4oz)

Sulphonated Mineral Oil(8oz)


Formula 8

Zinc Chloride, Anhydrous(1.4oz)

Amyl or Butyl Acetate(8.6oz)


Silver Solder Flux-

Formula 1

Calcium Hydroxide(1.5oz)

Aluminum Oxide(1.5oz)

Aluminum(Powdered)(1oz)

Borax(60oz)

Potassium Chloride(36oz)


Lacquer Strip-

Formula 1

Carbon Tetrachloride or Trichlor Ethylene(7oz)

Xylol(1oz)

Toluol(1oz)

Ethyl Lactate(1oz)


Formula 2

Methylene Chloride(4oz)

Carbon Tetrachloride or Trichlor Ethylene(1oz)

Tetralin(5oz)


Penetrating Oils-

Formula 1

Light mineral oil(7oz)

White Spirit(2oz)

Secondary Butyl Alcohol(1oz)


Formula 2

Kerosene(2oz)

Light Mineral Oil(7oz)

Butyl Alcohol, Secondary(1oz)


Brass Drawing Lubricant-

Formula 1

Lard Oil, Prime(4 lbs)

Diglycol Laurate(1 lbs)

Water(5 gallons)


Formula 2

Lard Oil, Prime(4 lbs)

Soap, Neutral(.5 lbs)

Diglycol Laurate(.5 lbs)

Water(5 gallons)

*In the above examples Lanolin may be exchanged for Lard

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