[meteorite-list] List of known Rusters?

[Michael Gilmer]

Hi List,

There are very few specimens that are beyond saving, no matter how bad
they may look at first glance.  A bad specimen can be stabilized to
various degrees using a wide variety of methods.  Pat Mulvany's
process produces amazing results.  He can stabilize irons and
stony-irons that will "reboot" their oxidation process and result in a
stable specimen.  Once the meteorite has been decontaminated and
stabilized, it's only a matter of preventing future rust, which is
much preferred to repairing to the damage afterwards.  Pat's process
not only leaves the specimen in a stable state but it helps inhibit
future oxidation with no smell, stains, or oily feel.

You can see his work here - http://patmulvanymeteorites.embarqspace.com/

Best regards,

MikeG

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On 07 Dec 2010 20:30:20 UT, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
<bernd.pauli at paulinet.de> wrote:
> Hi Bob and List,
>
> "Then there are the chondrites that get tears
> in their eyes (bleed). Dhofar 10 comes to mind."
>
> .. Oh well, yes! My Dhofar 10 endcut that I purchased in 2001
> kept bleeding / oozing for years until it finally surrendered about
> two years ago. No more chloride tears left! It's been "stable" since
> then.
>
> Another chondrite that just loves to "produce" plenty of rusty stains
> is NWA 2894 (probably L3) even though I know it's been cut and
> prepared professionally!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Bernd
>
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