(When you burn copper wire, it loses about half its weight, depending on the type of wire.) On the other hand, if you were to strip the same wire, you would make at least $31! If you DO want to strip the wire yourself, you will generally get Copper #1, the highest value copper available.
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- How do you clean a burn? Wash the burn every day with a mild soap and water. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. Gently pat the burn dry after you wash it. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly on the burn.
- Does refinishing a gun affect its value? The stock and fore end wood would be refinished, again, using the original Winchester methods. This is a costly process, at least $2000.00; however, it could increase the gun's value to about $12,000.00. A worthwhile return on investment. There are times when even cleaning a gun can destroy its value.
- What does it mean when copper wire turns black? Normal oxidation darkens copper gradually over years, and this is observable in copper water pipes as they age. But overheated copper wires will form a dark-gray-to-black oxidation patina on the exposed wire surfaces, similar to what happens to an overheated copper pan on a stove.
- Can burn mark be removed? You can't usually completely eliminate burn scars, but you can treat them and reduce their appearance. Treatments for burn scars generally fall under four main categories: Over-the-counter topical treatments. Non-surgical specialist procedures.
- How do you clean blackened copper wire? Salt and vinegar can help clean off any tarnish or corrosion that remains on your copper wire. Mix the solution together until the salt is well incorporated with the vinegar. Allow the wire to sit in the solution. As the wire sits in the solution, the corrosion should loosen on the wire and make it easier to scrub off.
- What happens if you burn copper? Burning copper wire releases carcinogens and toxins into the air and into the ground around the burn site, including “dioxins, furans, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, particulate matter, heavy metals (such as lead, arsenic, selenium and cadmium) and other pollutants.”