Mikas, For etching Al I have in my lists 10% potassium ferrocyanide (cautions to avoid any acids due to the generation of poisonous hydrogen cyanide), 19:1:1:2 of phosphoric acid (85%): acetic acid: nitric acid (70%): water. The second one may still etch GaAs because of phosphoric acid, so I would try the K3Fe(CN)6. Best of luck, David Casale R&D Engineer www.maxlevy.com Max Levy Autograph 2710 Commerce Way Philadelphia, PA 19154 USA tel: 215-842-3675