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"S. Stokowski" <[log in to unmask]>
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BP - His DNA is this long.
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Thu, 23 Jul 1998 12:39:41 EDT
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In a message dated 98-07-23 07:46:54 EDT, you write:

<< John Leeke, Preservation Consultant wrote:

 > Bryan writes:
 > >>test the
 > concrete surface for salt deposits. This can be done with a high range
 > moisture meter, some blotter paper and water.<<
 >
 > Could you describe the procedure for this test? >>


Geesh you guys!  The standard test for salt (NaCl) is taste.  And, once you
know what Thenardite, Epsomite, and Trona taste like, you can identify those
salts too.  Discretion is advised if you suspect Urea.

Yours truly,
Steve Stokowski
Stone Products Consultants
Concrete Petrographers
10 Clark Street, Suite A
Ashland, Massachusetts, 01721 USA
508-881-6364
http://members.aol.com/CrushStone/petro.htm

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