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Default mold forms on cords, knobs, and tool handles
On Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:06:58 -0800, Jeff Liebermann
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The stuff leaking out of the alkaline battery is potassium hydroxide.

Oops. The electrolyte is potassium hydroxide. The white residue is
potassium carbonate.
2KOH + CO2 - K2CO3 + H2O
Sorry(tm).
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