[TheForge] DO NOT BURN OFF ZINC (GALVANIZED)

[Bruce Freeman]

Funny you should ask.  I just posted that suggestion.

I have not tried this myself, but electrolysis is basically a VERY
simple process.  Much simpler than electroplating.  If you have a
low-voltage DC P/S and an object to try it on, give it a go and let me
know.  I'm suggesting a salt or baking soda bath, and putting the
galvanized piece on the anode (positive electrode).  If you try it,
let me know how it works.  Practical application much more interesting
than theory.

Bruce
NJ

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 9:56 AM, terry l. ridder <terrylr at blauedonau.com> wrote:
> hello bruce;
>
>  do you know if there is a safe and reasonable method
>  to remove zinc with electrolysis?
>
>  On Fri, 22 Feb 2008, Bruce Freeman wrote:
>
>  > If any of you are STILL tempted to BURN zinc plating off steel, READ
>  > THIS:  (shouting intentional!)
>  >
>  > http://www.anvilfire.com/iForge/tutor/safety3/index.htm
>  >
>  > What makes this death so very, very sad is that zinc can be pickled
>  > off steel quickly, easily and with very little hazard.
>  >
>  <snip>
>  >
>  > Bruce
>  > NJ
>  >
>
>  --
>  terry l. ridder ><>
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