[meteorite-list] [meteorite-list]rusting question

From: PolandMET.com <PolandMET.com_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:27:47 2004
Message-ID: <003b01c3a7da$7ad51580$7b5963d9_at_marcincimaa>

> I am new collector of meteorites and I have a question.
> Can a lubricant such as WD-40 or breakfree be used on iron meteorite to
> protect them from rust? Or will this hurt them?
> Thanks in advance for any replies.

Hello
WD-40 is RUST REMOVER, so You can use it on RUST FREE pieces to protect them from
air/moisture.
But if You use it on rusty Nantan/Campo etc, WD-40 will start his work like a Rust removed
and can damage specimen. Rust flakes will be broken from specimen, specimen can sweel or
something like this.
I prefer normall, technical oil to protect iron specimens if its nesesery.

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Received on Mon 10 Nov 2003 05:32:09 PM PST