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Whizbang · 11-04-2015, 01:19 PM

The blue is just the dye. The corrosiin is probaly due to commerical washer fluid being basic, typically ph 8 to 10, which will dissolve Al forming an aluminum oxide, which is white and powdery. Al + OH + H2O = AlOH4 +H2.

11-04-2015, 01:19 PM	#3
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	The blue is just the dye. The corrosiin is probaly due to commerical washer fluid being basic, typically ph 8 to 10, which will dissolve Al forming an aluminum oxide, which is white and powdery. Al + OH + H2O = AlOH4 +H2. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook