WHEELS

[lively]

IS THERE A SIMPLE WAY TO TELL WETHER A WHEEL IS MAGNESIUM OR ALUMINUM????????WITHOUT PUTTING A FLAME TO THE WHEEL!!!!! :cry: :cry: ---LIVELY

[olds48]

I'm glad you asked 'cause I was wondering about the front wheels on my rail.

[fla1976]

Found an article that gives the following info: When it is submerged in water, hydrogen bubbles will almost unnoticeably begin to form on the surface of the metal, though if powdered it will react much more rapidly. So I suppose if you submerge them and look for hydrogen bubbles to begin forming it will tell whether it is magnesium or aluminum. Sounds alot safer than the flame test.

[olds48]

Which one will bubble?Aluminum or the mags?What is a hydrogen bubble :oops:

[feenst]

Found this:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77287

About halfway down it says that putting vinegar on a magnesium wheel will cause it to fiz. It won't fiz on an aluminum wheel.

Hope this helps a little.

Jamie

[lively]

Found this:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77287

About halfway down it says that putting vinegar on a magnesium wheel will cause it to fiz. It won't fiz on an aluminum wheel.

Hope this helps a little.

Jamie


ALOT OF INFO FROM ALL YOU GUYS------I WILL TRY THE VINEGAR DEAL AND FIND OUT 8) 8) 8) THANKS ALOT --- LIVELY

[olds48]

8)