[meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites

From: Gracie Logan <gracie_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:53:30 -0400
Message-ID: <943C59CC-CE83-4751-9F15-F6B59C4D7195_at_sheverb.com>

Tim and Mike,

In March of this year, I asked a similar question regarding meteorites, humidity and rusting. (I live in FL and it's tough on iron-heavy space rocks.)

1. I want to post a woefully belated thanks to Mike G, Linton, Rohr, Carl, G?ran Axelsson, Marco Langbroek, Graham E, John Hendry, Jerry Flaherty and Darryl Pitt for being so incredibly helpful! (I hope I didn't forget anyone.)

2. If you search the Met List for my original subject heading (all or in part) you'll get some excellent answers that are just too numerous and complete to post in one email.

My subject was: " Meteorites and Humidity: Some Questions . . . "

Again, belated thanks Met List! You saved my collection from further damage!

--
Gracie
On Oct 25, 2010, at 8:32 PM, Mike Hankey wrote:
> Tim,
> 
> Funny I was going to ask the same exact question today.
> 
> I started collecting about 1 year ago and am starting to see rust on a
> few different chondrites and on some irons including a Gibeon I bought
> from Anne at the rock show in Feb. Anne thanks for the link to Bill
> Mason's site. I will check that out.
> 
> I live in Maryland and it is moderate humidity here. Other than
> sonny's recommendation for rust prevention aren't there other methods
> / products short of building a humidity controlled room. Maybe some
> special salts, or a de-humidifier or something? One of the things I
> read online was having bright/warm lights in the case where you keep
> your meteorites.
> 
> Any other ideas out there?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Mike
> 
> On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 8:04 PM, Tim Heitz <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> Hello List Members,
>> 
>> I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
>> I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire
>> and Fukang.
>> 
>> Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way
>> to clean
>> them up and seal it against any further rusting.  I willing to try anything
>> new that might work.
>> Any ideas?
>> 
>> I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to stop.
>> 
>> 
>> Tim Heitz
>> 
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