Keith S
Greenie
- Jun 30, 2014
- 14
- 56
- Detector(s) used
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Fisher F-75
Garrett AT Pro
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Hi all. I recently found a CS 12 pdr common shell in a freshwater creek that I believe is slightly acidic with tannic acid as the water is reddish. The shell had a very thick crust and is unusually light. I did 24 hours of low amperage electrolysis and took it out of the bath. There is not a lot of pitting and the ball is relatively smooth but the iron is quite soft which I assume means there is a fair amount of graphitization.
So, my questions are, after a hot wax bath to remove all the moisture:
1. Will a graphitized shell stabilize?
2. Should I run it in electrolysis longer to ensure the acid is no longer present?
Hoping to hear from The Cannonball Guy
Thanks in advance,
Keith
So, my questions are, after a hot wax bath to remove all the moisture:
1. Will a graphitized shell stabilize?
2. Should I run it in electrolysis longer to ensure the acid is no longer present?
Hoping to hear from The Cannonball Guy
Thanks in advance,
Keith