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Mike Lane wrote:

john east wrote on Sep 2, 2011:

Small torch forgotten in a rucksack, has had a leakage from an Alkaline
battery. Is there any easily available household chemical that I am best
using to flush the torch out with. Thanks.



The electrolyte in alkaline batteries is potassium hydroxide which is a very
corrosive alkaline (like caustic soda - sodium hydroxide). Presumably a mild
acid such as vinegar or citric acid would be best to flush it out with.

I agree and use lemon juice then cotton buds soaked with electrical
solvent.

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John Bryan