[at-l] re: will's silicone

[Michael Henderson <mikeh@royalrobbins.com>]

will wrote:

>>>   ...Silicon is stable in elemental form,
it will not volatalize (evaporate away)...petroleum products tend to
have more complex structures...some form of hydrocarbon (hydrogenated
carbon chain)...tend to be volatile substances...eliminate the
volatilization process. ...petroleum products can actually dissolve some
rubbers and synthetics (like a
solvent)   <<<

and 

>>>   I'm no chemist either   <<<

ha, coulda fooled me!    :o)


will - best of luck and good adventures on your southbound hike.  try not
to let those winds blow you home until you reach springer.

mike
ke kaahawe

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