Lead removal - with mercury?

Piet · 12-16-2009, 01:10 PM

A few years ago someone told me that lead can be removed with mercury (Hg) I have a .22 that has a serious amount of lead in the barrel. I tried solvents and brushes - but to no effect. I finally got hold of mercury, but before I try it - what do the members say of this? My knowledge of chemistry, is only what brought me through first year engineering. Will it work? My friend told me to put it in the barrel overnight, and then there won't be any lead the following day! Can this work?
Piet

12-16-2009, 01:10 PM	#1
Piet User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 143 Thanks: 155 Thanked 35 Times in 22 Posts	Lead removal - with mercury? A few years ago someone told me that lead can be removed with mercury (Hg) I have a .22 that has a serious amount of lead in the barrel. I tried solvents and brushes - but to no effect. I finally got hold of mercury, but before I try it - what do the members say of this? My knowledge of chemistry, is only what brought me through first year engineering. Will it work? My friend told me to put it in the barrel overnight, and then there won't be any lead the following day! Can this work? Piet