11-04-2021, 08:59 AM | #26 | |
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Re: Electrolysis
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It really helps to think of straight lines between the area you want to clean and the steel you're using as an anode. I use steel wire and hangers positioned in or near areas that I want to clean. I will raise the part or lower the solution in order to limit the amount of wire exposed to solution. By preventing alternate paths for electricity you can force more current through areas that are tougher to clean. BTW, this same process used in reverse will de-chrome or un-plate parts. For example, if you have an old rusty hubcap with a few bits of chrome or nickel plate showing, fill a container with electrolyte, connect the negative wire to the hubcap and the positive to a steel rod, then turn on your power supply. It doesn't usually take long for the plating to disappear or fall off. My experience with electrolysis began when I found a crate of Copper Sulfate crystals as a young kid. I would electroplate nickels, dimes, and quarters with copper then spend them around town. Last edited by 1project2many; 11-04-2021 at 09:07 AM. |
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