Must have never worked w/ Sodium, NaK (sodium- potassium alloys, usually
liquid phase at room temperature) or Lithium-Aluminum alloys. Never had the
pleasure to work w/ pure Li but I'd guess it is entertaining to say the
least.

Aluminum is quite reactive, fortunately aluminum oxide is quite stable, and
usually forms quickly, quietly and uneventfully.

Scotchbrite pads would be better than steel wool to clean it up.



"Wes Stewart" wrote in message
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On Mon, 24 May 2004 16:47:33 -0500, "Steve Nosko"
wrote:

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| Aluminum is the most reactive metal.

Really?