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Post by vegasjames on Dec 5, 2018 22:44:56 GMT -5
Or maybe the metal forming:
Colorizing Bolts Is Electrifying to Watch
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 6, 2018 8:58:51 GMT -5
I don't see why not. Hmmmmm..... looks like an interesting experiment. It's looks like it is electroplated like what MsAli is doing. I wonder if the rocks would break?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 6, 2018 9:07:57 GMT -5
It's not electroplating. It's anodizing. Very cool!
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2018 10:51:09 GMT -5
Robin beat me to it-it is anodizing.
Give a try James and let us know what happens
I know if I dont seal anything with hematite in it the copper adheres to it.
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 6, 2018 17:22:58 GMT -5
Robin beat me to it-it is anodizing. Give a try James and let us know what happens I know if I dont seal anything with hematite in it the copper adheres to it. Yes, it is anodizing. This is normally done with aluminum to color the thin layer of aluminum oxide. Unfortunately there is not any info in the video such as the metal being used or the dye to create the purple. I don't even see any dye in the water.
Working on several other experiments right now but may give this a try some day on some rocks.
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Post by MsAli on Dec 6, 2018 17:25:05 GMT -5
Robin beat me to it-it is anodizing. Give a try James and let us know what happens I know if I dont seal anything with hematite in it the copper adheres to it. Yes, it is anodizing. This is normally done with aluminum to color the thin layer of aluminum oxide. Unfortunately there is not any info in the video such as the metal being used or the dye to create the purple. I don't even see any dye in the water.
Working on several other experiments right now but may give this a try some day on some rocks.
I didnt see any info on what was being used either. Im sure theres some information somewhere on it
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 6, 2018 17:59:33 GMT -5
Yes, it is anodizing. This is normally done with aluminum to color the thin layer of aluminum oxide. Unfortunately there is not any info in the video such as the metal being used or the dye to create the purple. I don't even see any dye in the water.
Working on several other experiments right now but may give this a try some day on some rocks.
I didnt see any info on what was being used either. Im sure theres some information somewhere on it Found this:
"Yes, we can anodize stainless steel to different colors, including black.
However in comparison to titanium anodizing, stainless steel colors are not so durable and require some type of protective coating to become durable."
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 6, 2018 20:06:43 GMT -5
I'm guessing it's titanium. Reactive Metals sells titanium and niobium anodizing supplies.
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