[Jewelry making - Article 00523] - Re: [Orchid] Better way to strip rhodium

[John Donivan]

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    Well, Ben I suggest that you keep your elbow limber, and stock up on
    emery paper.  I have heard it said that one of the main reasons
    rhodium cost (at one point) $2000/oz. is because it takes 7 MONTHS
    to extract it from the ore.  Basically, anything that will "strip"
    or dissolve rhodium will vaporize the base metal - even platinum -
    long before the rhodium is even touched.  It is impervious to
    everything you would want in your shop - unless you like a little
    free flourine gas?  We use nail polish for masking - if you use a
    tiny brush you can do anything.  Realize that, if you smear over
    your line, it will not plate even if you wipe it off.

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