Klarinet Archive - Posting 000956.txt from 2001/01

From: Karel Vahala <vahalakv@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] RETRACTION....SORT OF (was Lanolin -- Life's Little
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 23:32:12 -0500

Bill, I always enjoy your mailings, because you are so good at applying your
knowledge to your imagination (or vice versa?).

Karel.

William Wright wrote:

> <><> Clarguy3@-----.com wrote:
> Somebody told me one time that cork grease was just a mixture of
> lanolin, beeswax and some perfume
>
> Lanolin (USP) is a strong yellow-brown, and the cork grease that I
> used to buy at the music store is pure milky white. So I don't think
> they are related. Also the two items feel completely different if you
> rub them between your fingers.
>
> But I was struck by insomnia tonight, and so I got out my lab
> thermometer and did my best to determine the temperature vs. viscosity
> curve of each. Years ago, I had a complete viscosimeter setup, but now
> all I have is the thermometer. So please take my results with a grain
> of salt:
>
> Lanolin changes from a mushy paste to a pourable liquid (slow pour)
> at about 92 degrees F. The left-over tube of 'music-store-grease'
> that I had sitting on my shelf does the same at about 100 degrees F.
>
> So by this standard, I should like the 'music-store-grease' better
> than the lanolin.
>
> Conceivably you can package 'music-store-grease' in lip balm
> dispensers and ship it into a hot (95 degree F.) environment --- whereas
> you could not do the same with lanolin. [90 degrees is a scorcher
> where I live.]
>
> I suppose psychology counts for more than physical science in this
> case. The lanolin feels better and more manageable to me, even though
> it gets soft at lower temperatures.
>
> Cheers, and I apologize for having made a mis-statement,
> Bill
>
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