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Re: Ozone

Original poster: "Malcolm Watts" <m.j.watts@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Ralph,

On 30 Oct 2005, at 19:02, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Ralph Zekelman" <hyperion@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am suddenly having a problem with severe tool rusting in an
> otherwise dry basement where I play with the TCs and other ozone
> forming toys.
> I run fans and a large dehumidifier. A hygrometer says the humidity is
> a low 40%. The temperature is seldom above 75 F.  The ozone levels are
> never stronger than what I consider to be just *smellable,*never
> strong or intolerable.
>
> Is there any evidence out there to support the idea that low levels of
> ozone can cause rusting on iron/steel tools? Thanks.
>
> Ralph

Yes, and there are also the nitrogen oxides to consider. It certainly
happens in my experience.

Malcolm