Meteorite Ring Rust Removal

If your item is meteorite only place the ring in the small bowl and fully submerge with the rubbing alcohol.

Meteorite ring rust removal.

If you ve taped off other materials in your item do not submerge the ring. To keep your meteorite jewelry looking great we recommend removing it prior to activities that could create rust or heavily burnish the metal such as swimming weightlifting yard work rock climbing etc. Rings should be removed prior to contact with chemicals and cleaning solutions. Clr is a cleaning solution that removes calcium lime and rust.

How to set up electrolytic cleaning of heavily rusted sericho pallasite meteorites. 1 clean the ring in a rust removal liquid like clr. Soak for 30 minutes gently scrubbing the meteorite with the toothbrush periodically. Cleaning if your meteorite has rust and is either a big guy or just a slice it can be cleaned and restored to its former un rusted self.

Some meteorite seems to rust much faster has more iron in it than other meteorite such as gibeon material which we use. Because meteorite is an iron based material it does have the potential to rust. Keep your meteorite ring away from moisture especially prolonged exposure. Using 90 alcohol common rubbing alcohol from the pharmacy soak the ring for about 10 minutes in a cup to drive away moisture.

They can be worn while washing your hands however. The good news is there. This video is a basic introduction showing how easy the process is and the. Rust removal will almost always leave visible difference in color if the entire ring is not re etched renaissance wax coating this coating is developed by the british museum to protect its priceless and unique antiques read more about it on this website.

Meteorite club educational series. Don t wear your ring when. Here s what you can do. Your mechanical tools range from air chipper hammers micro blasters a putty knife and then abrasive sanding and polishing.