[ARC5] Batteries That Do Not Corrode

[Peter Gottlieb]

Yes, white vinegar is dilute acetic acid and will neutralize any alkaline leakage from cells. 

I use a diluted “glacial” form as it is cleaner, and most importantly I have it on hand from when I did darkroom photography. You can still buy it, 100ml is $7.50 shipped on eBay, which is a lifetime supply. Careful though, it’s strong stuff. 


Peter

> On Jun 11, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Robert Downs via ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> If the mechanics of the gadget containing the corroded parts allow, the best solution is to soak the corroded parts in white vinegar, followed by a fresh-water wash down.
>  
> Robert Downs
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> From: arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Eleazer
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 8:03 AM
> To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ARC5] Batteries That Do Not Corrode
>  
> Okay, here is a related question.
>  
> If corrosion occurs, what is the best way to clean it up?  I think that wire brushing/sandpaper followed by some LPS-1 seems to be the only hope.  Of course it is often very hard to get to the contacts with a wire brush 
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> Wayne
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