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Offline smoke

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Aqua Fortis
« on: May 25, 2016, 02:53:19 AM »
Hi: This has probably been posted before but i need to know do you use ammonia to neutralize the aqua fortis after application? Thanks for any help. Dan

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Re: Aqua Fortis
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2016, 03:43:29 AM »
You can, if your ferric nitrate solution is especially acidic.
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Re: Aqua Fortis
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2016, 03:45:43 AM »
Dan, yes, that'll work.....  A solution of baking soda & water will work also.  I personally prefer the ammonia, doesn't seem to raise the grain as much.


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Re: Aqua Fortis
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2016, 04:36:15 PM »
Thank You for the info. Dan