Klarinet Archive - Posting 000317.txt from 1996/05

From: Steve Prescott <mipresc@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Nickel plating
Date: Tue, 14 May 1996 12:13:57 -0400

Scott wrote:
>
>I would think that the zinc would be LESS susceptible to corrosion.
>"Galvanizing", which keeps metals from rusting as quickly, is accomplished
>by coating the metal with a thin layer of zinc.
>
>-Scott

Scott,

Sorry Scott, you're right. I should have said that it was the higher
content of copper that lead to corrosion. I think Roger Shilcock mentioned
this also. Thanks for the correction!

Steve.

Steve Prescott
Instrument Rep.Tech./ Clarinetist
Indiana State University
mipresc@-----.edu