[meteorite-list] re. simplified meteorite rust treatment

From: Dave Coleman & Sarah Kennedy-Coleman <jensan_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:47:13 2004
Message-ID: <3BFACC08.6649E25A_at_pcii.net>

((Sorry for the extra copy of this, Tracy....))

So, Steve...has this method earned the Schoner seal of approval for the
NanTans?

I'm in the market for the latest/greatest treatment for a small N-T
individual with a few fractures.

Thanks, clear skies, and death to rust!

DC
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Tracy Latimer wrote:
>
> For those of you who have expressed interest in the lye method of
> neutralizing the Dread Lawrencite, I offer this reprint of a
> previous post. Hope it's useful.
>
> Tracy Latimerawrencite
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: 1 May 2001 09:06:19 -0700
> From: meteorites_at_space.com
> To: meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Simplified Meteorite Rust treatment
>
> Over the years I have been experimenting with various methods of neutralizing FeCl3 and
NiCl3 (Cl2 also) in meteorites.
>
> Now I have found that it can be done with 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol right off the drug
store shelf, and Red Devil lye (sodium hydroxide).

> Steve Schoner
Received on Tue 20 Nov 2001 04:32:56 PM PST