Re: Ammonia thread ...

["Robert Myers" <rmyers@inetone.net>]

The chemistry for removal of copper compounds is almost exactly the same as
the chemistry for iron oxide.  Even without your endorsement I'd put money
on it.

At 09:59 AM 2/2/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Been watching the thread on ammonia being used to remove (loosen) rust.
>... never tried it.   I CAN say though, that ammonia is GREAT for removing
>corrosion/verdigris etc. on brass/bronze/copper contacts.  A splash of
>ammonia, a couple of rubs with an (old) toothbrush and Bob's yer Uncle.
>Bright shining metal.
>
>-Mark Quinn
>
>
>
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   Bob
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