I went back to my chemistry books for a refresher on acids, basics and
caustics.
David C is correct! Baking Soda - sodium bicarbonate (HNaCO3) and Washing
soda - sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) are not caustic.
A caustic (which I use in my tank) is a metal hydroxide. Lye is Sodium
Hydroxide (NaOH) and it will attack aluminum and quite a few other metals.
Cap'n, my cat drools but not enough to fill a dip tank.
Enough chemistry. It's a beautiful morning, so I'm taking the MGA Hotrod
out for a spin.
"Robert E. Shlafer" <PilotRob@webtv.net>
03/25/2005 06:38 AM
To: DLancer7676@cs.com, Tommy_Samuels@MARKIVAUTO.COM
cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Electrolysis question
A cat's saliva is a "base" and it's not corrosive....and therefore
and...THUS....
....it logically follows that not all bases are
necessarily corrosive. I rest my case. :)
Cap'n Bob
'60 Frog
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