Salt and Vinegar Remove Corrosion
Interestingly, salt and vinegar also remove corrosion and damage from brass, and GrandBrass.com knows the recipe. They suggest using a “1 to 1” ratio of 2 cups of warm vinegar and 2 tablespoons of salt. To warm the vinegar, heat it in the microwave for about a minute and a half. Use caution when removing the vinegar as it’s likely to be hot.
Air Dry Your Brass
Next, allow the brass parts to soak in the salt and vinegar for a while. Then, use a scouring pad and running water to wipe away tarnish. Lastly, your brass to air dry.
Science experiments with salt and vinegar
Interestingly, mixing salt and vinegar together creates a chemical reaction that’s often fun, engaging, and educational to play around with. Here are some science experiment ideas to do with the salt and vinegar solution.
Make Incredible “Rock Formations”
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Salt and Vinegar Make a Chemical Compound
When combined, salt and vinegar make Sodium Acetate, a common ingredient in industries like food and manufacturing. Meanwhile, the compound can be found in hospital IVs, meant to help hydrate patients and balance their electrolytes, explains PubChem.
Vinegar is a Powerful Agent
Although salt and vinegar together have some interesting effects, vinegar on its own is known to be a powerful agent. Actually, some have suggested it works well to deter ants and kill weeds. Subsequently, vinegar in a spray bottle can deter ants from ruining a picnic or meal outdoors.
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