Research help needed please!

Katius · 22nd February 2006, 03:31 PM

Did a couple of tests in the lab today - looks like it's iron that has been galvanised with zinc - tested for zinc;50 -75% and red corrosion = iron.

Has cleaned up really well - I'll post some pictures once I've completed it - research still ongoing!!!!

Thanks
Kate

Jim McDougall · 24th February 2006, 05:05 AM

Hi Mark,
Thank you very much for the very nice compliment!

Im just one of a bunch here who get pretty involved in trying to understand these fascinating weapons, which have so much complexity its pretty hard to really have significant command overall. I think our discussions really do put some great perspective on things though....eventually maybe we'll all be co-authors!!

Kate,
Excellent continuing research!! That great, and thank you for keeping us posted. Thats what this is all about, and we can add the data you're finding to our notes.

All the best,
Jim

Katius · 24th February 2006, 08:23 AM

Glad I could be of use!!!
Thanks for all your help with it too, I would have been really stuck without it!
Its really appreciated!
Kate

22nd February 2006, 03:31 PM	#1
Katius Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14	Did a couple of tests in the lab today - looks like it's iron that has been galvanised with zinc - tested for zinc;50 -75% and red corrosion = iron. Has cleaned up really well - I'll post some pictures once I've completed it - research still ongoing!!!! Thanks Kate

24th February 2006, 05:05 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,474	Hi Mark, Thank you very much for the very nice compliment! Im just one of a bunch here who get pretty involved in trying to understand these fascinating weapons, which have so much complexity its pretty hard to really have significant command overall. I think our discussions really do put some great perspective on things though....eventually maybe we'll all be co-authors!! Kate, Excellent continuing research!! That great, and thank you for keeping us posted. Thats what this is all about, and we can add the data you're finding to our notes. All the best, Jim

24th February 2006, 08:23 AM	#3
Katius Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14	Glad I could be of use!!! Thanks for all your help with it too, I would have been really stuck without it! Its really appreciated! Kate