[meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites

[power ofunity]

I have heard Admire is notorious for this...but I am no expert.

I second Tim's request for information.  I also have a nice slice of 
Muonionalusta, that I purchased from a list member, that is showing signs of 
rust around the edges.  This piece is not displayed, and is kept in "air-tight" 
plastic container with dessicant, yet still is showing the tell-tale signs.  Any 
suggestions for removing and/or preventing rust without damaging or altering the 
specimen would be greatly appreciated by many on the list.

Thanks, 

Jessica

----- Original Message ----
From: Tim Heitz <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net>
To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Mon, October 25, 2010 5:04:47 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites

Hello List Members,

I was hoping someone could help me with this one.
I have 2 pallasites that are starting to show signs of rusting, an Admire and 
Fukang.

Can someone please tell me what I can do to stop the rusting. Is there a way to 
clean
them up and seal it against any further rusting.  I willing to try anything new 
that might work.
Any ideas?

I live in St.Louis, its very humid here, I know this might be hard to stop.


Tim Heitz

MIDWEST METEORITES  http://www.meteorman.org

314-596-1435
Member IMCA-4781
International Meteorite Collectors Association

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