Mark,
 
Create your own reverse electrolysis tank with a fish bowl, car battery,  and 
distilled water. Wear heavy rubber gloves, ground yourself, and be sure to  
check with your local health department on where to dispose the water after 
this  experiment, as it qualifies as a hazardous material.
 
Ron May
Legacy 106, In.c
 
 
In a message dated 4/11/2008 9:52:57 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
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I know  I'm going to be taking my life into my own hands when I ask 
this question,  but ...

I have some solid solder-loop brass buttons from a site here in  
Illinois.  We do not have an electrolysis tank.  Short of that,  does 
anyone have any suggestions about "gently" cleaning them to remove  
corrosion, etc.  At least for ID/descriptive purposes, no  
conservation/curation ...  I was thinking mild acidic solution, like  
vinegar or even coke, but for brass?

A "mea culpa" to anyone I've  offended by asking the question.

Mark

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University of Illinois at  Urbana-Champaign
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