Ferric Nitrate 8 oz (Iron III Nitrate) – Silver Etching & Patina Chemical for Jewelry, Copper, Brass & Metal Finishing

Create detailed metal etching and beautiful patinas with high-purity Ferric Nitrate crystals. This 8 oz container of laboratory-grade Iron (III) Nitrate is widely used by jewelers, metalsmiths, and metal artists for etching silver and producing decorative surface finishes on a variety of metals.

Ferric Nitrate is a trusted chemical in the jewelry industry for controlled metal etching and patina development. When dissolved in water, alcohol, or acetone, it forms an effective solution for etching silver alloys and creating unique patinas on metals such as copper, brass, bronze, steel, and iron.

This product contains 99.99% laboratory-grade Ferric Nitrate crystals and appears as light violet crystals prior to mixing.

Perfect for jewelers, metal artists, refiners, and metal finishing workshops.

Product Details

Item Code: PM462
Size: 8 oz
Purity: 99.99% laboratory grade
Appearance: Light violet crystals
Manufactured by: JSP Chem

Common Uses

Silver etching for jewelry making
Creating patinas on copper, brass, bronze, steel, and iron
Metal surface texturing and finishing
Metalsmith and jewelry workshop applications
Metal art and decorative patina development

How It Works

Ferric Nitrate crystals are dissolved into a liquid solution before use. The concentration of the solution can be adjusted depending on the metal being etched and the desired result.

Solutions can be prepared using:

Water
Alcohol
Acetone

Always follow proper safety procedures when handling chemical solutions.

Ideal For

Jewelry makers
Metalsmiths
Metal artists
Refining workshops
Metal finishing studios
DIY metal etching projects