[TheForge] DO NOT BURN OFF ZINC (GALVANIZED)

[terry l. ridder]

hello bruce;


On Fri, 22 Feb 2008, Bruce Freeman wrote:

>
> 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.
>

i have plenty of zinc-plated pipe fittings and plenty of copper.
an old computer power supply should do the trick with sodium
carbonate. i have a 50 lb bag of sodium carbonate.

i will let you know the result some time this coming weekend.

>
> Bruce
> NJ
>

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terry l. ridder ><>