Steve, Harold was referring to an acid soak, not electrolytic derusting, I
believe. - GWE

Steve Smith wrote:

I realize there is such a thing, I just don't see how any significant
amount of it is likely in a bucket of solution with a battery charger on
overnight.

I could be wrong...

Steve

Mungo Bulge wrote:

http://www.corrosion-doctors.org/For...rittlement.htm

"Steve Smith" wrote in message
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| Can you offer an explanation of how the hydrogen gets below the
surface?
| It sounds improbable there would be much penetration.
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| Thanks,
| Steve
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| Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:
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| "Steve Koschmann" wrote in message
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| electrolysis
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| Although any of the heat treated tools will be subject to hydrogen
| embrittlement, and can break easily afterwards as a result. A
roast for an
| hour or two at roughly 375 degrees F should minimize, if not
eliminate, the
| hydrogen.
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| Harold
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