To grow selenium crystals with bluing charcoal and ammonia, start by dissolving selenium powder in boiling ammonia. Add bluing charcoal to the solution to act as a reducing agent and promote crystal formation. Allow the solution to cool slowly to encourage crystal growth, and then filter and dry the crystals for collection.
No, you cannot create white ice crystals using Mrs. Stewart's Bluing, ammonia, and charcoal. Ice crystals are formed through a process of freezing water, and these ingredients do not produce that effect.
Bluing agents are added to laundry to counteract the yellowing of white fabrics caused by minerals and detergent residue. By reflecting light off of the fabric, bluing agents create an optical effect that makes whites appear brighter and whiter.
The approximate temperature for bluing with nitre blue salts is around 600-700°F (315-370°C). It is important to closely monitor the temperature during the bluing process to achieve the desired finish and avoid overheating the metal.
The blue dye in laundry bluing is typically made of a synthetic pigment called Prussian blue or sometimes ultramarine blue. This dye is added to laundry bluing products to help counteract the yellow or gray tones that can develop in white fabrics over time.
Cold bluing is a process that creates a protective layer on metal surfaces to prevent rust and corrosion. It also gives the metal a dark, blue-black appearance.
No, you cannot create white ice crystals using Mrs. Stewart's Bluing, ammonia, and charcoal. Ice crystals are formed through a process of freezing water, and these ingredients do not produce that effect.
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.
Mrs. Stewart's Bluing was created in 1883.
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.
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
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.
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.
The chemical used for cold bluing is usually Selenium_dioxide.
If not a refinish, 500 or so.
aluminium and iron
Birchwood Casey makes a chemical that removes bluing. In addition, Naval Jelly, a popular rust remover, will also remove gun bluing. (Bluing is a form of rust) Be certain that you are dealing with blued steel, and not anodized aluminum. A magnet will not stick to aluminum, but both the Birchwood Casey product and Naval Jelly will corrode aluminum alloy very quickly.
Bluing agents are added to laundry to counteract the yellowing of white fabrics caused by minerals and detergent residue. By reflecting light off of the fabric, bluing agents create an optical effect that makes whites appear brighter and whiter.