How Do You Clean Rust From Metal With Electrolysis?
Rust consists of various iron oxides that form on the surface of many iron alloys. Electrolysis is a process that uses electricity to split the rust compounds into iron and oxygen, thus cleaning the rust from the metal surface. This procedure will require a battery charger, rebar and several common household items. Step 1 Fill the plastic bucket with five gallons of water and add a half-cup of laundry soda. Mix the solution thoroughly to ensure all the laundry soda dissolves. Step 2 Obtain at least two sections of rebar to serve as your electrodes. Ensure the pieces of rebar are at least four inches taller than your bucket. Remove the rust from the pieces of rebar with a metal grinder and ensure one end of each piece of rebar is especially clean. Place the rebar pieces in the bucket at equal distances around the sides with the clean ends pointed up and clamp them firmly in place. Connect the tops of the rebar pieces together with electrical wire or cable. Step 3 Attach the rusty part t
