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From: aad@stpstn.UUCP (Anthony A. Datri)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.next
Subject: Re: Magnesium
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Date: 30 Oct 88 21:46:04 GMT
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From my own experiences with Mg ribbon is that the surface tends to oxidize
quickly, and it lights easily with a pocket lighter if you sand it shiny
first.

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