[Jewelry making - Article 00272] - RE: citric??

[Markus Ellermeier]

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< Hello.  My name is Marshall Jones and I am subscribed to the Orchid Digest.
< I read your message pertaining to hand damage, and I was just wondering how
< using citric acid as a pickle works.  How does it compare to the more common
< sulphuric acid based pickles?  What kind of dilution are you using and where
< do you get the acid.  Is it chemically pure??  I personally don't reall
< like the sulphuric stuff, would be interested in changing.

    Hi Marshall, we use citric acid in a 10% solution (in water), but just
    about... . We get it from a drugstore, you could try a pharmacist. Lethal
    dosis 25g (0.9oz.av.). You can add a teaspoon of salt to half na pint.
    Pureness isn't a problem.





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