[Jewelry making - Article 00030] - Re: [Orchid] Galvanic reaction?

[Deewo]

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>        I've been soldering (low temp) little silver tubes on brass
>     settings.   After the soldered pieces were cleaned, all  together
>     with soapy water, hot water, running water, some of them etched
>     each other as they were left wet in a group to dry.   Could I have
>     set up a galvanic action by happenstance? 

    Did you pickle them first?  If you leave brass in pickle too long it
    can etch or pit. 

Dee


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