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Posted by CJT on May 28, 2006, 1:51 am
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
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>>Can you cite a reference for your acid rain assertion? People have
>>stored nitric and sulfuric acid in glass bottles for decades without,
>>to my knowledge, any problems.
>>
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>
> Better tell these guys
> http://www.glassonweb.com/glassmanual/topics/index/acid.htm
> http://www.goldreverre.com/technique/etched.html
> http://www.glass.org/consumer/h_decorative.htm
> Acid-Etched and Patterned Glass
> Slumped glass not the answer for you? Fortunately, there are several other
> decorative glass products available that can provide you with an equally
> unique look for your home.
>
> Acid-etched glass, which is created by dipping regular glass into an acid
> solution that permanently etches the surface, has a very modern look to it,
> points out Richard Balik of General Glass International, a supplier of the
> product.
>
> Unlike slumped glass, it has a smooth surface which is more or less flat.
> Offered in several colors, acid-etched glass is available with a variety of
> designs etched into the glass surface, so that you can pick and choose which
> look best suits your home.
>
>
>
>
We all agree hydroflouric acid will etch glass.
But I doubt citric acid will. Until fairly recently, lemon juice was
sold in glass bottles (now it's generally in plastic like everything
else).
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