Hmmm....I did not know about zinc particles in that particular product. Nor
did I know that you could form "crystals" of zinc. Perhaps you are just
referring to small pieces of zinc.
But - are not zinc and aluminum far enough apart in the periodic table to
react with each other ? My chemistry is extremely old and consequently
vauge, but I thought you could even make a battery of those metals (with
some other components added of course).
It seems surprising to me to hear this, in any case, and its the first time
I ever did. Interesting.
73 de Gary, AA2IZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj@storm.weather.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:07 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT: cleaners, etc
On Thu, 2009-04-30 at 06:33 -0500, W4KW wrote:
Dr. Gerald,
I agree with the No-Lox, Steel wool, etc. One thing I do AFTER EVERYTHING
is
cleaned and the way I want to put it back together. I pick up some of the
thin latex gloves, wash everything down with Vinegar (Color doesn't
matter)
let dry thoroughly and then apply the No-Lox kinda like using PVC Glue,
can't use too much but apply to both parts twist to insure everything is
100% covered and then bolt and/or pop rivet together (After you double
check
your measurements one more time)
Lots of luck,
Bert
The NoAlox grease has two functions. First the grease keeps the aluminum
from oxidizing more, but also its filled with crystalline zinc particles
that when pressure is applied break through the aluminum oxide that is
on ALL aluminum to make a good connection. That way it makes and
maintains a good aluminum connection. I don't know that its really
weather proof so it probably would last better in some applications if
encased in tape or heat shrink tubing to keep weather and sun away.
73, Jerry, K0CQ
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