METHODS OF LONG TERM UNDERGROUND STORAGE BY WILLIAM N, NELSON AND STANLEY A. CATLOW
Reprinted by the permission of:
MAGNUM ENTERPRISES
P. O. Box 621
Ephrata, Washington 98823
INDEX
Chapter 1....................................4
Above Ground ...........................4
Chapter 2....................................5
Below Ground ...........................5
A. Ammo Cans.......................5
B. Plastic Bags ...................6
C. PVC Pipe........................6
Chapter 3....................................8
A. Cosmoline ......................8
B. Plastic Coatings................8
Chapter 4....................................12
A. Indicating and Non-indicating...12
B. Vapor Phase Inhibitor . . . ....14
Chapter 5....................................16
Location of Burial Site, placement underground .............16
Chapter 6....................................17
Marking the containers .................17
Appendix ....................................19
A. Ammo Cans ......................19
B. Cosmoline & Plastic Coatings ...19
C. C-Rations.......................20
D. Desiccators ....................21
E. Fiberglass Cloth ...............22
F. Freon...........................22
G. Plastic Bags & Containers.......23
H. Plastic Beads...................23
I. Publications ...................23
J. PVC Pipe........................24
PREFACE
The purpose of this book is to give the reader some basic ideas on how to prepare various materials (coins, firearms, etc.) for long term storage below ground. The reason for this book is, or should be, obvious. Namely the political and social climate in this country and the rest of the world. History has shown that during major social or natural upheavals the people who survived were those who prepared for the worst. During these times the most valuable items were: Food, firearms, and a valuable medium of exchange. (i. e., gold, silver, precious gems, etc.) The authors considered this book just the first edition. We urge our readers to send us any criticism, comments, suggestions or different methods which they have tried and found successful, so that we may pass it on in the next edition. Some of the prices of the materials which we quote are based on the current costs in our area. (Eastern Washington state) They may vary according to location, inflation, shipping, etc., their main purpose is just to give th...
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...d does not have to be heated. It is also as easy to remove as Plastisol. One problem we had was in finding sources of small quantities of this material. Dipseal Plastics will not sell in small quantities and a supplier in our area will only sell it in 25 pound lots at $1.25 per pound.
The third commercial plastic is called Plas-ti-Dip, made by Plasti-Dip International, 1458 West Country Road C, St. Paul, Minn. 55113. This product was designed for coating tool handles and is very easy to use. PlastiDip does not require heat for curing, it needs only be air dried. The part or tool should be cleaned, then immersed slowly (1 inch every five seconds) into the plastic and then withdrawn slowly and allowed to air dry. If a second coat is required, the first coat should be allowed to dry for at least 25 minutes before the second coat is applied. It can be used on wood, however it would not be a good idea to use it on anything with a finish or checkering as it may discolor the wood and be hard to remove from the checkering.
A homemade plastic coating is probably the easiest to use. Acrylic plastic such as Plexiglas or styrene plastic from plastic models can be dissolved in acetone to mal
Back in the 1900’s kids all over would be so grateful to find a penny. Doing so meant they got to run to the local candy store. William Safire, author of “Abolish the Penny” agrees with the notation of abolishing the penny. In Safire's article he makes a strong claim stating that you, “can’t buy anything with a penny any more” (Safire). Expanding on that claim, there is no point in keeping something around that is taking a resource of zinc and copper, when the resource is being wasted to the garbage. Back in the day it would be absurd to throw such a useful coin away. There is no real need for the coin so keeping it around is simply
...ist must keep his tools scrupulously clean. The brushes are dipped and wiped throughout the painting session with brush cleaner to keep from contaminating colors with residue from previous paint. Use a beater rack to remove excess thinner from brushes after cleaning them.
Then, after forty year’s it’s encapsulated or loaded into casks ready for indefinite storage or permanent disposal underground.
Because of its ability to break down self-associative tendency of water , it may also reduce the number of water molecules entrapped between the polymeric chains, increasing the degree of postoperative polymerization In addition to post-curing increase in bond strength, the relative decrease in free water would eliminate or decrease the hydrolytic degradation of adhesive in or above the hybrid layer
Cost The cost of this additive is not that high and it can easily be put inside in the polymer when the product is being made.
If the part or piece still has its structural strength then an epoxy product could be used. Some of these epoxies that are used bondo and POR 15. When using these pro...
These include nylon resin material, acrylic resin and metal. They use metal covered in plastic with plastic teeth for making partial dentures.
Describe in detail the production of a typical plastic like High density Polythene or PVC. from cracking to monomer and polymer.
the painting, but it would make it that much harder to touch the fabric of
The first thing to consider is the process of cleaning and coating of the boards. This particular process involves the set-up of the machines, the loading of the boards, and the actual cleaning and coating of the said boards by the machines.
Plastic materials have become so numerous that you cannot go through a single day without touching something made of plastic. Toothbrushes, ballpoint pens, unbreakable dishes, cabinets and knobs for machines and appliances, light switches – all of these things and many more are made of plastic.
Application of stains and preservatives on wood is highly recommended. Both can be applied to wooden made garden sheds to prevent damage. The damages are usually caused by water exposure, extensive heat, and sudden changes of weather from time to time, termite attacks and other wood attacking insects. Having a colored preservative is also an advantage, if you like your garden sheds to stand out. Red cedar is commonly used as a colored stain. It is also naturally water resistant, which is best in the maintenance of wood.
Coins used for day-to-day use are usually subjected to many thermal and physical abuse, for example; coins left in the car under the hot sun and then cooled when the air-conditioning are turned to the maximum or coins accidentally left in clothes that will go through a lot of physical punishment through the washing machine. Thus, coins must be made so that it can withstand thermal and physical abuse as well as a set of criteria.
Over the course of the past 60 years, an increasing amount of the current population is using plastic and reusable products to try and reduce the amount of waste that is being thrown away. Bisphenol A (BPA) is used to manufacture polycarbonate #7 plastic which have help strengthen plastic bottles, food containers and epoxy resins (University of Minnesota, 2008). BPA is used in a range of products from every day plastic beverage containers and plastic dinnerware, to compact disks, impact-resistant safety equipment, automobile parts, and toys (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). The CDC (2013) also states that BPA epoxy resins are used in the protective linings of food cans, in dental sealants, and in other products (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013).
Acrylic is additionally celebrated by the trade names Lucite and Plexiglas. sold principally as a transparent glazing sheet, it should be worked properly to avoid cracking and breaking.