Re: [ATM] Bronze reflectivity

[Woodchuck <djv@bedford.net>]

On Fri, 9 Jun 2006, Anthony Stillman wrote:

> Thanks for taking an interest.  Do you know where I
> can buy oxygen absorbing packets like the ones found
> in beef jerky packages?

You might try a supplier to the shooting sports, such as www.midwayusa.com
("Midway").  There are various products sold for rust-prevention
when storing firearms long-term.  Some are moisture grabbers, but
others are anti-oxidants.  Woodworking supply places also have
"magic" impregnated papers for enclosure with stored carbon steel
woodworking tools.  Some of these might *emit* a compound that would
interfere with the speculum though.

(The olde-tyme remedy was a block of camphor in the tool box).

Along another line, would something like a sacrificial anode work?
Like screwing a chunk of zinc to iron.

Is tarnish due to sulfides (such as afflict silver) also a problem
with speculum?

Dave

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