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? for the chemist types

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December 27, 2021, 03:36 PM
gjgalligan
? for the chemist types
50 / 50 mixture of White Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide

Will that mixture cause an adverse reaction?
Was suggested to be used in removing lead from gun barrels.

Don't want to kill myself!


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December 27, 2021, 03:42 PM
hjs157
Proceed with extreme caution. Here's a short, informative article.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com...lean-silencer-parts/
December 27, 2021, 03:43 PM
4MUL8R
https://thewholeportion.com/ca...eroxide-and-vinegar/

https://cleaningbusinesstoday....-a-disinfecting-duo/

https://bulkperoxide.com/the-t...make-a-disinfectant/


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December 27, 2021, 04:28 PM
gjgalligan
Thanks
Guess it is bronze brush & elbow grease in my future.


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December 27, 2021, 04:36 PM
flesheatingvirus
ACS Certified Chemistry BS degree here. Yay. Cool

Mixing acetic acid and peroxide can form peracetic acid, an organic peroxide. That organic peroxide class of compounds can have nasty characteristics including corrosive, toxic, and explosive. However, synthesizing this typically requires a strong catalyst and you are already starting with highly diluted acetic acid (vinegar). That means the odds of making any significant quantity are low. Still, the concentrations required for some nasty health effects are quite low.

I’d avoid DIY chemistry at home and stick with products designed for removing lead from bores such as Shooter’s Choice. If there was some magic mixture that was super simple and could outperform existing products, it would already be sold by someone for profit. There are also solvent-free options:

https://www.brownells.com/gun-...mover-prod21587.aspx

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December 28, 2021, 06:27 AM
sgalczyn
I'm quite pleased with performance of Bore Tech:

https://www.boretech.com/categ...eaners/bore-cleaners


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