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Re: Rust reformers
>-- [ From: Paul Dudley * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
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>I have been using a "rust reformer" product on some rusty metal recently and
>couldn't help but wonder how/if it could be used on iron meteorites to stop
>or at least slow down the rust problem. Has anyone ever tried this? Or any
>ideas as to how they work and any deleterious effects they might have?
>
>The one I have is marketed by Rust-Oleum, but I there are others on the
>market as well. Apparently they supposed to chemically reduce the rust back
>to iron--although I suspect it may be to some other more stable compound.
>
>It might be a worthwhile experiment if someone has a small, inexpensive,
>rusty iron slice to experiment with.
>
>--Paul Dudley
I SUPPOSE ITS WORTH A TRY. I DONT THINK NI WILL INTERFERE TOO MUCH.
i guess in detail it depends on the reaction mechanism the product actually
induces.
frank spera
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