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What is the value of a Mrs Stewart's Bluing glass bottle?
12.99
Where does bluing agent come from?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_(fabric)
What common household product will neutralize a black oxide bluing solution?
lye
What is the chemical formula for cold gun blue?
The chemical used for cold bluing is usually Selenium_dioxide.
Is it possible to turn carbon steel blue?
Yes. Various bluing agents and treatments exist.
What is in liquid bluing?
In reference to liquid bluing, the laundering agent. Liquid bluing is a colloidal suspension of fine blue iron (vivianite) powder, a pH balancer, and often a biocide. Vivianite is often referred to as Blue Iron, or Blue Iron Earth, as when fresh, the mineral may be colourless, or nearly so; but, once exposed, will oxidize with the Fe2+ converting to Fe3+ with a concurrent darkening to blue.
How does bluing help whiten clothes?
Adding a very faint blue tint to white clothes make them appear whiter. Using liquid bluing helps restore the color when added as 1/4 teaspoon bluing to 1 quart of water to the wash water.
What is bluing liquid?
it is kind of like a whitener. but it is so old you can't really find it anymore. only i can find it online.
When was Mrs. Stewart's Bluing created?
Mrs. Stewart's Bluing was created in 1883.
How much gun blueing do you mix with coal?
Gun bluing is not mixed with coal. Most hot gun blues are a caustic chemical, and will eat holes in your body if you handle it wrong. I have a vague recollection of growing crystals on a lump of coal when I was a youngster- recall that it used ammonia, and liquid LAUNDRY bluing. In the pre-bleach days, laundry bluing was added to rinse water for white clothes, and made them look whiter. Have not seen it in years. If you are growing a crystal project, try adding a few drops of liquid food color.
Is bluing permanent?
Bluing, as it relates to firearms or metal in general, is a permanent surface treatment under ideal conditions. Poorly maintained bluing will fade or flake off. Bluing is a "form of rust", an oxide layer on the outside of the metal. You can remove it using various abrasives, but yes it is permanent.
Why won't bluing take to a gun?
There are several reasons bluing will not take on a gun. One is it stainless steel. Nope. Two is the bluing solution correct. If so, is the temperature correct, Brownells has bluing info for their solutions., follow these almost perfect. Also to be blued, it must be alloy steel. not pot metal, not cast, just steel. Don't get any brass, copper, zinc or lead in the bluing solution. lcjones
How do i make Mrs Stewart's Bluing?
To make Mrs. Stewart's Bluing at home, you will need basic ingredients such as water, laundry bluing agent, and a container for mixing and storing the solution. However, it is recommended to purchase Mrs. Stewart's Bluing directly from the manufacturer to ensure the best results and avoid any potential safety hazards.
How do you get gun bluing?
Gun Bluing is a chemical that is brushed or rubbed on the metal of the gun. It acts like a die. It can be purchased at most gun stores. The metal has to be stripped and cleaned first then the bluing is applied in even layers to make it darker.
What is substitute for liquid bluing?
Yes, you mix 3/4 cup red wine vinagar,5 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 cup cooking oil. (Food coloring optional)
What is the value of a SW model 27 6 barrel 357 with bluing wear on muzzle and bluing wear on cylinder?
If not a refinish, 500 or so.
What chemicals are in bluing tonic?
aluminium and iron
