Hi Tim and list,
Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites.
First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers
friend).
Second, soak the meteorite in "Kano Kroil" penetrating oil for at least 8
hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business an
t;Rob Lenssen"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
I'm surpriced nobody mentioned this galvanic cleaning method:
http://www.meteoritemarket.com/Galvanic.pdf
Worked well for me on Brahin (treated m
Hello Jim and Listers,
That sounds like a great way to preserve rusters. I am wondering, do you have
before and after images of the Admire pallasite?
Shawn Alan
IMCA 1633
eBaystorehttp://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html
Hi Tim and list,
Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasite
se a minor amount of condensation and ultimately rust.
>
> --AL Mitterling
> Mitterling Meteorites and Lab
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "power ofunity"
>
> To: "Tim Heitz" ;
>
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:11 PM
> Subject: Re
n airtight boxes
with silicagel.
Rob Lenssen
www.AsteroidChippings.com
- Original Message -
From: "Tim Heitz"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:04 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hello List Members,
I was hoping someone cou
Hi Tim and list,
Here is what I do to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites.
First remove any surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers
friend).
Second, soak the meteorite in "Kano Kroil" penetrating oil for at least 8
hours. I use this product in my manufacturing busin
ity"
To: "Tim Heitz" ;
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 8:11 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
I have heard Admire is notorious for this...but I am no expert.
I second Tim's request for information. I also have a nice slice of
Muonionalu
M
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Tim,
Funny I was going to ask the same exact question today.
One of the things I read online was having bright/warm lights in the case
where you keep
your meteorites.
Any other ideas
The mistake many people make is they concentrate only on moisture
control (which is still very important), but we should also worry about
oxygen. The use of Oxygen scavengers has been standard in most museums
for years now - I recommend them , they are little sachets that contain
oxygen absorbin
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Sent: Mon, October 25, 2010 5:04:47 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hello List Members,
I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire an
5:04 pm
Subject: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hello List Members,
I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an
Admire and Fukang.
Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the ru
works"
To: "Mike Hankey"
Cc: "Tim Heitz" ;
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hi List,
Pat Mulvany does excellent decontamination/stabilization work, even on
the worst rusters.
http://
Hi List,
Pat Mulvany does excellent decontamination/stabilization work, even on
the worst rusters.
http://patmulvanymeteorites.embarqspace.com/
Best regards,
MikeG
On 10/25/10, Mike Hankey wrote:
> Tim,
>
> Funny I was going to ask the same exact question today.
>
> I started collecting abou
Tim and Mike,
In March of this year, I asked a similar question regarding meteorites,
humidity and rusting. (I live in FL and it's tough on iron-heavy space rocks.)
1. I want to post a woefully belated thanks to Mike G, Linton, Rohr, Carl,
Göran Axelsson, Marco Langbroek, Graham E, John Hendry
Tim,
Funny I was going to ask the same exact question today.
I started collecting about 1 year ago and am starting to see rust on a
few different chondrites and on some irons including a Gibeon I bought
from Anne at the rock show in Feb. Anne thanks for the link to Bill
Mason's site. I will check
have a problem with some rusting meteorites
Hello List Members,
I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an
Admire and Fukang.
Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there
a way to clean
Hello Tim,
It looks like it is time to contact Bill Mason, also known as Dr. Rust, his
website is:
_http://www.paleobond.com_
(http://www.paleobond.com)
He is a very friendly guy, just ask him for his meteorite-kit.
It will help with the Fukang. But ma
Hello List Members,
I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire
and Fukang.
Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way
to clean
them up and seal it against any further rusting. I
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