[Milsurplus] Plated steel in WW II

Jon & Valerie Oldenburg [email protected]
Thu, 24 Jan 2002 11:48:10 -0600


>
> Zinc and cadmium respond differently to hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid,
> acid core solder, swimming pool cleaner), but I don't remember which
> response is which.   One turns black, while the other foams.

Hydrocloric acid will foam when combined with zinc. The gas being released
is hydrogen, so you best do it outdoors while not smoking.....
73's Jon AB9AH