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

Tue Oct 26 06:17:49 EDT 2010

Hi Tim and list,

Here is what I do  to stop rust on my Irons and pallasites.

First remove any  surface rust by sanding, buffing or with BKF (barkeepers  
friend).

Second, soak the meteorite in "Kano Kroil" penetrating oil  for at least 8 
hours. I use this product in my manufacturing business and it has  prevented 
rusting of metal parts that I keep in cold storage for years. Here's a  
link to there site:  _http://www.kanolabs.com/_ (http://www.kanolabs.com/) 

Third,  dry the piece with a cloth. The oil tends to bleed out of 
pallasites for days  because of all there crevices.

Fourth, I apply a coat of automotive  wax. I prefer a brand called 
"Mothers" but I believe any quality brand would  work just as well.

Lastly, I only openly display my etched irons  and pallasites during the 
dry winter months. I live in northern Illinois and the  summer humidity can 
get high. In summer I store these in plastic with desiccant  and also use a 
few mini dehumidifiers.    
_http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268267140&sr=8-
3_ 
(http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Model-365-Mini-Dehumidifier/dp/B0028M3YU6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1268267140&sr=8-3) 

I  treated my 248 gram Admire over a year ago and it has been rust free 
ever  since.

Cheers,
Jim K

In a message dated 10/25/2010  7:04:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 
midwestmeteor at earthlink.net writes:
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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