effects of saltwater on glass.
effects of saltwater on glass.
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how long does it take sea water to effect glass? i am curious to find out how long it takes, and what the process is.
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effects of saltwater on glass.
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RE: effects of saltwater on glass.
I hope this doesn't raise more questions than it answers, but it is very curious. If it is of any help at all, my experience is that glass in it's "pure" form as well as it's "Composite" form (fiberglass) is as nearly absolutely inert in seawater as anything can be.
So, why do you want to know?
Dirk
RE: effects of saltwater on glass.
matty
RE: effects of saltwater on glass.
Sorry, but I don't know of any sites. That means little, as I haven't looked for any. I've also picked up glass shards that have been "tumbled" in the surf zone, so I'm familiar with what you're looking to find out. I would guess that there are many variables involved, and that the role of sea water is probably the least significant factor. Primarily it would be the abrasiveness of the surrounding environment, such as the makeup of the sand and stone in the area. On the west coast, the sand is mostly rock particles, while in the caribean and south pacific the white sand is broken coral, which would be softer. Also, the west coast has generally more violent surf action than the east coast. All in all, it would take less time to affect the appearance of glass in the west. You might try Scripps Institute of Oceanography, or try a lapidary site. Rocks and gemstones are polished by tumbling in a rotating drum with a liquid and an abrasive to give them their luster.
Good luck!
Dirk