Re: Sodium Hydroxide

[ScottyGrover@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/14/2007 1:21:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
ejpuckett@centurytel.net writes:

I am a  little rusty, but if I remember correctly, lye will attack the 
aluminum  seriously if you are not real cautious in your use.  I have 
never  tried it, but I believe oven cleaner contains lye.  I wonder if it  
would work for you.



Lye will dissolve aluminium almost faster than you can get the aluminium  out 
of the wash tank. Of course, you can dilute the lye considerably (maybe  
10:1).  
 
Scotty