Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

[David Freeman]

I personally would not soak my iron bearing meteorites in water, any 
takers on that one?

Dave F.

Tom aka James Knudson wrote:

Hi all, I was once told to just soak the meteorite in distilled water 
to remove caliche and it worked great!

Thanks, Tom
Peregrineflier <><
IMCA 6168
    ----- Original Message -----

    From: Dan Wray <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

    To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ;
    [EMAIL PROTECTED]
    <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
    Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:47 PM

    Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

    Sonny and list,

     

    I have had success removing caliche/alkali with a bathroom
    cleaning product called CLR.  It is sold to remove calcium, rust
    and lime.  You can watch the action as it bubbles away the
    coating.  I then rinse in water and then in alcohol before
    drying.  This seems to work with no apparent ill effects.  If this
    is not a good idea, I am willing to accept advice from those more
    chemically astute.
     

    Dan Wray

    COMETS

        ----- Original Message -----

        From:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

        To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
        <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
        Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 11:52 AM

        Subject: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

        Hi List,

        What is the best way to remove dirt and caliche/alkali
        staining from meteorites?
        Thanks,

        Sonny



______________________________________________
Meteorite-list mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list