Arnold, The black fuzz is the silver anode (positive electrode) in the process of dissolving to silver ions. I never remove it myself, as it just needs to build up again for the process to proceed at full speed.
I believe Ole Bob mentioned that the electroplating folks protect this layer at all costs. Ivan. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arnold Beland" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2000 00:06 Subject: CS>black "stuff" on anode > What exactly is the black stuff that forms on the anode? Why do we feel > compelled to remove it? I have made many batches without removing it with > no apparent effect. > > Best Regatds, > > Arnold -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
