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Benedict Arnold

DIY: Why would I place a silver spoon in a bath of Baking soda water or ammonia and some aluminum foil?

The power of electrolysis.

Posted - January 15, 2017
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  • 5614
    You're trying to change the chemical properties of the spoon, the foil or both. Or just polishing the silver to a mirror like finish. Add some salt and vinegar to speed it up. This post was edited by O-uknow at January 15, 2017 12:36 PM MST
      January 15, 2017 10:31 AM MST
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  • For what benefit and purpose?
      January 15, 2017 10:34 AM MST
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  • 5614
    Polish silver
      January 15, 2017 10:36 AM MST
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  • 5835
    That is a demonstration of ion exchange for a chemistry class. It is not useful for polishing silver because the silver is redeposited as a fine powder. The piece still has to be polished to restore the shine.
      January 15, 2017 3:42 PM MST
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