[meteorite-list] I am conducting an experiment...

[tracy latimer]

Having no access to Red Devil lye, I read the list of ingredients on Liquid 
Drano.  It seems to be primarily lye-based, with waterglass and a few other 
elements, so I am trying an experiment on my poor rusty Fredericksburg.  
Liquid Drano + denatured (anhydrous) alcohol, a shot of each in a glass jar. 
  The expected exothermic reaction did occur (it warmed up), so I took it as 
a good sign.  I will report back if the rust starts to dissolve, without 
mayhem to the meteorite.

Tracy Latimer