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The discussion focuses on producing iron oxide from steel plates using electrolysis, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency. The user plans to process 50 pounds of steel in 2-pound batches within a polyurethane tub. Recommendations include grinding the steel into granules for quicker results and adding hydrogen peroxide to enhance the reaction. The user expresses a desire to capture the hydrogen gas generated during the process.

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I want to make some iron oxide from plate steel i have a couple hundred pounds that I can process but want to make about 50 pounds id prefer to just do it by electrolysis. Do to safety issues I would prefer to process it in 2 pound batches in a polyurethane tub. I would also like to save the hydrogen gas I am mainly curious if this process is the most efficent or safest.
 
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If you were to grind your steel into granules or powder you would get a result more quickly.
Add additional oxygen if you want to speed things up even more,add some some hydrogen peroxide.
I don't think that would get into danger territory but you might want to check that.
 
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Thank you ill look into that i have plenty of power tools i can use
 

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