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Old 06-10-2013, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by neoh View Post
rust = iron oxide
gfo = ferric oxide

iron oxide = ferric oxide

I run a reactor with GFO. If anything, wouldn't the rust from the clamp help more than destroy? A theory, of course.
The GFO you use is "pure" (as far as I know) and doesn't have any other form of "leaching" material. These clams, on the other hand, are made of other materials and with rusting, there's always a possibility that the stainless steel coating will turn into ferric oxide and thus exposing what's beneath it. Thus its not only ferric oxide. Why take the risk?
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