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  2. Conservation and restoration of silver objects - Wikipedia

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    Silver is known in the chemistry world as a noble metal, which means it is resistant to corrosion, but not completely immune. Whether silver plating or pure silver, the composite of the metal will tarnish when exposed to air and sulfur. Tarnish is a chemical reaction on the surface of metal (copper, brass, silver, etc.) and causes a layer of ...

  3. Rust converter - Wikipedia

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    Rust converters are chemical solutions or primers that can be applied directly to an iron or iron alloy surface to convert iron oxides into a protective chemical barrier. These compounds interact with iron oxides, especially iron(III) oxide , converting them into an adherent black layer ( black oxide ) that is more resistant to moisture and ...

  4. Rustproofing - Wikipedia

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    Structural rust (affecting structural components which must withstand considerable forces) should be cut back to sound metal and new metal welded in, or the affected part should be completely replaced. Wax may not penetrate spot-welded seams or thick rust effectively. A thinner (less viscous) mineral-oil-based anti-rust product followed by anti ...

  5. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop - Wikipedia

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    John Leadbeater, a trained apothecary and dentist, purchased the business from William's wife, as the couple had no children, and changed the name of the business from William Stabler and Co. to John Leadbeater. Once the Civil War erupted, Alexandria was quickly occupied by Union troops – a fact noted in the Leadbeater business' daybook.

  6. List of mythological objects - Wikipedia

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    Orichalcum, a metal that was considered second only to gold in value, and was mined in Atlantis in ancient times. Panacea , a remedy that would cure all diseases and prolong life indefinitely. Water of Lethe , which flows through the river Lethe , and causes those who drink it to experience forgetfulness.

  7. Hugh Mercer Apothecary - Wikipedia

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    Hugh Mercer Apothecary was an apothecary founded by Hugh Mercer in the mid-18th century. Mercer was a doctor who fled Scotland after the Battle of Culloden.He travelled to Pennsylvania, where he met Colonel George Washington during the French and Indian War and later moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia, on Washington's advice to practice medicine and operate an apothecary.

  8. The One with the Apothecary Table - Wikipedia

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    "The One with the Apothecary Table" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American television situation comedy Friends, which was broadcast on NBC on January 6, 2000. [1] The plot concerns Rachel ( Jennifer Aniston ) buying an apothecary table from Pottery Barn and trying to keep roommate Phoebe ( Lisa Kudrow ) from finding out ...

  9. Painkiller (video game) - Wikipedia

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    It features a new heavy metal soundtrack, minor graphic changes, and six levels with nearly 6,000 enemies to kill. Painkiller Redemption features the return of Daniel Garner and Belial, both as playable characters. The development team has released free post-release support for the game, which includes extra content for multiplayer, or a new ...