Thanks Chris,

I'll file that one away as an unconditional no-no.

-Tim Carpenter-

 

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From: psn-l-request@.............. [mailto:psn-l-request@............... On
Behalf Of ChrisAtUpw@.......
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 12:42 AM
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In a message dated 2006/12/10, geodynamics@....... writes:




borax is often used as a desiccant. However, with my weak chemistry
background, I cannot recommend it because I know nothing of its reactivity.
Perhaps someone else can tell us if it is safe or not.



Hi Tim,

       I definitely wouldn't use it, or any metal salts. Stick to silica
gel.

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman

















Thanks =
Chris,

I’ll file that one away as an =
unconditional
no-no.

-Tim Carpenter-

 

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[mailto:psn-l-request@............... On
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Sent: Sunday,
 December 10, 2006 12:42 =
AM

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Subject: Re: Source for =
Desiccant
Packs?

 

In a message dated =
2006/12/10,
geodynamics@....... writes:







=
borax is
often used as a desiccant. However, with my weak chemistry background, I =
cannot
recommend it because I know nothing of its reactivity. Perhaps someone =
else can
tell us if it is safe or not.





Hi Tim,



       I definitely wouldn't use it, or =
any metal
salts. Stick to silica gel.



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman