Nitrates
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Definitions
Compounds that inhibit corrosion on ferrous surfaces and protect against pitting and crevice corrosion
Gerry community context
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- Re: Bosch (was Fuel Injectors)
Historical mailing list · Tue, 13 Apr 1999 11:14:54 -0400
...in WWI to continue manufacturing explosives even though her access to nitrates was blockaded. Would have been a lot shorter war otherwise). d David...
- Re: toxic bird poop
Historical mailing list · Mon, 16 May 2005 14:57:07 -0400
Well, guano is rich in nitrates, but also includes a dose of urea. Most clearcoats should be able to stand up to this, but...
- Coolant compositions.
Historical mailing list · Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:35:08 CST6CDT
...similar to MBT, but TT is more durable at higher temperatures. Nitrates are corrosion inhibitors for ferrous surfaces, and protect from pitting and crevice...
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