[TheForge] Finding Nitric

[Chris Kilpatrick]

Wy not use Ferric Chloride?  Available at Radio Shack (tm)?

-Chris K.

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Freeman" <FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com>
> To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Finding Nitric
> Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:38:38 -0400
> 
> 
> Oh, yeah.  I should have added that using aqua regia on stainless is
> probably not necessary.  Hydrochloric alone should work.
> 
> For carbon, that's another thing.  The nitric might be necessary.
> 
> And another caveat:  The waste from nitric acid remains dangerous.
> Remember that nitrates are used in explosives.  So you should be real
> careful how you dispose of this stuff, or a waste container may explode
> on you.  I've seen it happen.
> 
> Bruce
> NJ
> 
> >>> FREEMAB at pt.fdah.com 7/7/2006 10:51:33 AM >>>
> You should have taken the "OT" off the subject line.  Some folks use
> that to fillter out the BS.
> 
> See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_regia for info on aqua regia.
> 
> In principle, you could mix muriatic acid with sodium nitrate to get
> aqua regia.  I haven't tried this, so don't know whether it would work
> in practice.
> 
> Be VERY careful handling strong acids.  We all know to add acid to
> water, not water to acid, because the heat developed can bump (boil)
> the
> solution, and this is less likely and less dangerous if the solution
> is
> principally water.  What do you do when mixing two acids?  DO IT VERY
> SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY.  Wear goggles AND a full face shield, protective
> clothing AND a plastic apron (belt and suspenders).
> 
> Bruce
> NJ
> 
> >>> theatre_weapons at yahoo.com 7/7/2006 8:39:56 AM >>>
> Not to hijack this thread but I need some Nitric Acid.
> I know there's a place in Miami (I live in West Palm
> Beach and am too cheap to pay the high shipping) that
> sells to schools but Google can't help find it.
> 
> I want the Nitric Acid to make 'Aqua Regia' to engrave
> my knives. A teacher gave me a small amount at the end
> of the school year last year. It works great for
> engraving my signature on carbon or stainless.
> 
> I made a resist using bees wax and Asphultium
> (apparently an old paint additive), sign with a blunt
> brass rod, a few drops made for a great signature.
> 
> I've been working with a sculptor and when I used it
> for him the acid had lost it's power. Sorry for the
> rambling post but I thought you would like to know why
> I want the nitric.
> 
> I'm also going to Atlanta next week so if you know of
> a supplier in that area let me know.
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> Lynn
> 
> 
> __________________________________________________
> Do You Yahoo!?
> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
> http://mail.yahoo.com
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Manage membership or unsubscribe at:
> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/theforge
> theforge mail list group photo site is
> http://www.photoaccess.com
> Login:  blacksmithblacksmith at hotmail.com
> password:  anvil
> ___________

>



It is I who formed the blacksmith, 
who fans the flame into a fire and
fashions a weapon fit for it's work.


-- 
_______________________________________________

Search for businesses by name, location, or phone number.  -Lycos Yellow Pages

http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10