Ammonium Chloride Etchant for Microelectronics


Engineered for precise, controllable copper removal in printed circuit boards and advanced interconnects. Backed by domestic manufacturing and reliable delivery.

Supply Security

100% U.S. Based
Domestic sourcing reduces supply-chain risk.

Quality

High Purity
Built on history of high-purity copper solutions.

Why ShoreMet Etchant?

Designed for manufacturers who demand clean, repeatable copper removal. We combine deep chemistry expertise and high volume manufacturing. ShoreMet is the USA’s largest etchant supplier.

High-Purity Chemistry

Formulated to minimize particulates, metallic contaminants, and organics that can compromise line yield.

  • Consistent Quality
  • Reduced Defects

Secure Domestic Supply

Manufactured in the United States, reducing the uncertainty of overseas supply chains. Your dependable partner.

  • Short Lead Times
  • Resilient

Microelectronic Copper Etching

ShoreMet’s ammonium chloride etchant supports a wide range of processes where copper needs to be removed cleanly and repeatably.
  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) — Inner/outer-layer patterning where line width control is critical.
  • IC Substrates — Fine-line features and tight registration in high-density interconnects.
  • RF & High-Frequency Circuits — Precise geometries to maintain signal integrity.
  • Specialty Microstructures — Niche applications requiring high requirements.

Our Formulations

Choose the right etchant optimized for your specific operating environment and performance needs.
Product What It Means for You
AdvantEdge 400 Predictable etch rates over longer operating windows, improving throughput.
Cupric Starter Fast and efficient for bath chemistry performance.
AdvantEdge Etch Starter Great for starting up bath chemistry.

Spent Etch Recycling

ShoreMet customers can return spent etchant in the same product containers. ShoreMet recycles the copper into new copper chemicals. 

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Talk to Us About Your Requirements

Whether qualifying a new line or securing a resilient domestic supply, we are ready to help.

Connect with ShoreMet:

This email is being directed to Sandi Perry (219-390-3336, ext 104)

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Next steps:

  1. Contact ShoreMet to discuss application.
  2. Review process needs and logistics.
  3. Align on qualification plan.

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