The absorbers are iron. The iron reacts with the O2 to form rust. Do a search to get finer details on DIY.
I have researched it. Even purchased some steel wool without the oil coating that is on most steel wool.
The absorbers purchased work really well. Wondering if they mix something else to activate the rapid rust.
I have researched it. Even purchased some steel wool without the oil coating that is on most steel wool.
The absorbers purchased work really well. Wondering if they mix something else to activate the rapid rust.
“The absorbers are iron. The iron reacts with the O2 to form rust. Do a search to get finer details on DIY.”
Exactly... But you have to have rust already seeded/started on the iron. In the case of steel wool we rinse with alcohol and then spray with salt water to get the rust started then sew up into cloth packets. But one can actually just grab a hand full of rusty nails and wrap them in a paper towel to do the same work. We have a lot of stores in large ammo cans that are already rusty on the inside and good to go without any O2 absorbers, just seal the rubber seal with paraffin wax. A hand full of rock salt will absorb the moisture.