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	Science Forum Forum Index » Chemistry » Acetone and Hydrochloric Acid  Acetone and Hydrochloric Acid « View previous topic :: View next topic »  Author Message David G Barron Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:08 am    Post subject: Acetone and Hydrochloric Acid Forum Freshman Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Posts: 1 I refinish old decorative metal objects. I use acetone to remove lacquer from brass objects and muriatic (hydrochloric) acid to remove corrosion. I've found that by mixing about 4 parts acetone to one part acid I can perform both functions in one step; however, the mixture seems to go flat after a little while. What's happening? Do you think there is an acid I could mix with acetone that would remain stable? Thank you for your time. Back to top SteveF Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:40 pm    Post subject: Forum Bachelors Degree Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 468 Location: NC USA   It is not clear what you mean by going flat. Does your recipe lose its power to dissolve lacquer or to remove rust? Not that it matters much... you may be having some reaction such as the slow chlorination of acetone. My only suggestion is to substitute phosphoric acid for the HCl. Phosphoric acid is not as strong as HCl. It is the active ingredient in naval jelly and similar rust removers.   Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First     Page 1 of 1 Science Forum Forum Index » Chemistry » Acetone and Hydrochloric Acid Jump to: Select a forum Natural Sciences----------------Astronomy & CosmologyBiologyChemistryEarth SciencesMathematicsPhysics People----------------Behavioral & Social SciencesHealth & MedicinePhilosophical DiscussionHistoryReligionPoliticsCriminology and Forensic Science General Technology----------------Computer ScienceElectronicsMilitary Technology Information Technology----------------Business & EconomicsEducationEngineering & Transportation International Issues----------------Environmental IssuesIn the News The Science Forum----------------General DiscussionIntroductionsScience-Fiction and Non-FictionExperimentationPseudoscienceLinksArt and Culture Site Administration----------------Site FeedbackTrash Can  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
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