[meteorite-list] Desiccator Dry Cabinet

Thu Oct 28 11:32:54 EDT 2010

Here's another type of storage that comes in different sizes and they  look 
great also. You just have to substitute the needed water with desiccant. 

_http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw_ 
(http://www.premiumhumidors.com/?gclid=CJTyrLrv9aQCFZk65QodmXvtfw) 

Jim K

In a message dated 10/27/2010 9:44:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
midwestmeteor at earthlink.net writes:

Hi Again,

I'm looking at this  here. It's costly

Tim

Acrylic Desiccator Dry Cabinet w/ 2  Shelves

http://www.labx.com/v2/adsearch/morepics.cfm?chpics=1&chback=1&adzone=420000
&pic=420560&cn=3&adnumber=420560

-----  Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Heitz"  <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net>
To: "Mike Miller"  <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>; <Jimski47 at aol.com>
Sent: Wednesday,  October 27, 2010 9:32 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with  some rusting meteorites

>
> Hi,
>
> Putting it  in a case with dehumidifier seems to be the only way to go.
>
>  Thanks  Mike
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Miller"  <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>
> To: <Jimski47 at aol.com>
>  Cc: <midwestmeteor at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 27,  2010 12:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some  rusting 
> meteorites
>
>
> Hi all does anyone in a  humid area keep a relative humidity gauge in
> their semi sealed or sealed  display case? Even here in Arizona my
> living area inside my house is a  high humidity area, right now it is
> sitting at 47%. But in my display  case which is semi sealed with
> weatherstripping type seals and has  Eva-dry dehumidifiers inside. The
> humidity level is 22%. I don't see why  you couldn't keep your display
> cabinet as dry as mine even if you live  in Florida. You may have to
> add an extra Eva-dry canister because you  are starting with more
> moisture in the air than I am. But at 22% I have  great luck keeping
> irons even without oil on them.
> The best  gauge I found was at Home Depot they are in the garden
> section and sell  for about $10.
>
> On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 3:17 AM,   <Jimski47 at aol.com> wrote:
>> 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).
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>>  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
>>
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