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Electrolysis rust removal - parts

Electrolysis rust removal - parts
This is a quick and simple way to remove rust from metal parts.

you need;
- 12v battery charger
- plastic bucket
- soda crystals
- bit of copper wire
- bit of mild steel (bar,rod or old tool, etc)
- water

WARNING the process of electrolysis produces hydrogen, so no smoking or naked flames!!
 
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Step 1The solution

The solution
Fill the bucket with enough water to cover the item to be treated.
Add 1 table spoon of soda crystals for ever litre of water and mix.
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Nov 6, 2011. 10:56 AMthe_burrito_master says:
Ah so that's how you make hydrogen :D hahaha jk this is neat I've seen this done differently by electroplating a spoon with some copper.

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