[meteorite-list] dissolve scotch tape???

From: Tim Heitz <midwestmeteor_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 10:04:53 2004
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Use WD 40 it will desolve the tape.

Good Luck,
Tim Heitz
Midwest Meteorites - http://www.meteorman.org/




Jensan Scientifics/ Sci-Mall wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> We have had some very tiny mineral crystals (.05 in.) become stuck to
> gooey scotch tape by having the Post Office crush a vial they had been
> sent to us in. They are quite valuable. The tape accidentally but
> fortunately saved a few.
>
> Now we need to separate the little guys from the goo. Our best idea has
> been to put the tape and crystals in a clean glass vial and dissolve the
> tape, (both the plastic film AND adhesive), leaving the crystals to sink
> to the bottom for collection.
>
> Any of you lab folks know a good solvent for plastic tape?
>
> Best,
> Dave and Sarah
>
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