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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Ok, so I got home today and the iron oxide was bubling. Last night I had strained the rust into some coffee filters and let it sit for a while. After a couple hours I went outside and scraped off the rust and put it into some water (just water) and let it settle. This morning I got up and it...
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Sounds good, I'ill keep myself safe. Thanks for all the answers to my guestion and all the good advice. John
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    When I go outside to check on it and stir it I don't stand over the solution and and not for a prolonged time either, but when I go out there I put on the "twin cartridge respirator"and the face shield. I was going to ask the same question :) Are there any harmfull bi-products from...
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Ok, so that wasn't the last question, sorry. How safe is it to dry the iron oxide in the oven. If I drain the rust and then rinse and drain again would it be safe to handle at that time? Thanks John
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Thanks for your help. I'll give that a try. One last question. I'f I'm doing this outside in open area and I'm using a face shield and a two filter face mask should I have anything to worry about? I've been reading a lot on this process and the ill effects are nasty. I just want to make sure...
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Hmmm... Well that would be because I was following what is obveously an incorrect recipe. :) Is then the vinager still needed or just bleach? Thanks John
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Oh, I almost forgot... When I was filtering the rust I noticed a iridescent sheen substance on the top of the water kinda like oil in water. Is this maybe the coating or just a normal part of the process? Thanks John
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Guys, thanks for the replys. Here I used Clorox bleach and Rhodes American Steel wool Super Fine #0000 Mason Quart jar 2/3 full with water 2 steel wool pads 5 table spoons vinager 5 table spoons clorox regular bleach Hope this Helps. If the pads are treated to prevent rusting is...
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    Another Iron Oxide question

    Ok, so I decided to make some rust. I had some steel wool lying around and decided to try the water/bleach/vinegar solution. I put 2 pieces of steel wool into a glass mason jar in the solution that covered the steel wool by about an inch. Then I put a plastic container over it to keep the...
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