Dan.
I just happen to have some muriactic acid on hand so I might try your system. I' m going to guess about a 10% solution would work (soaking overnite). Probably the most important thing would be to not let the seeds dry out after starting the germination. The pop containers must be the 1 liter types, no problem there. Our temps here are in the 80' s already, so I just need to get them started.
We have 3 Pecan trees next to our garden and usually have 6 -12 volunteer seedlings each year. I' ve got all I need in our orchard and will start putting any new in our 80 acre timber. It' s a race each fall to see who gets the Pecans, us or the squirrels. Our big Persimmon is unique; about 1 in 6 fruits will not have a seed. But no problem, it produces by the bushel and the deer love them, even if it is 40 feet from our back door.
Will post my results if & when they germinate. thanks for the info.
Russ