[Jewelry making - Article 00240] - Re: pickle alternatives

[John Burgess]

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On 08-Apr-97, Dave Stephens wrote about:  Re: pickle alternatives: 
(Phosphoric acid)

DS>     So would it be beneficial to use with regular sterling? Are there any
DS>     dangers (does it eat holes in clothes) and where do you get phosphoric
DS>     acid?  Dave

    G'day:   Phosphoric acid does eat holes in clothes when you
    leave it on them. It is usually sold as a rust remover - Rustban
    is the one in NZ, but I expect you can get similar things in the
    USA at your local hardware/paint store.  But use it with care,
    eh?     Cheers,

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