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Hydrogen Peroxide Clean Jewelry Safety
On the Safety of Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Jewelry
In recent times, many people have used hydrogen peroxide to clean jewelry, but there are different opinions on its safety.
Hydrogen peroxide, the chemical name hydrogen peroxide, has strong oxidizing properties. Using it to clean jewelry may remove dirt and make jewelry regain its luster. However, jewelry materials are diverse, not all are suitable.
For precious metals such as gold and platinum, if it is pure and has no inlay, it may be wiped lightly with dilute hydrogen peroxide in a short period of time, or it may be harmless. Because of its relatively stable chemical properties, hydrogen peroxide is difficult to react violently with it. However, it also needs to be quickly rinsed with water to avoid residual corrosion.
As for organic gems such as pearls and corals, hydrogen peroxide is a taboo. Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate and organic matter, and coral is also rich in calcium carbonate. The strong oxidation of hydrogen peroxide can erode its surface, damage its structure, cause dull luster and brittle texture.
As for porous gemstones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli, hydrogen peroxide is easy to seep into the interior, react with internal components, or cause color changes and spots on the surface.
Jewelry should also be careful. Many gemstones and metals are fixed with glue, and hydrogen peroxide or dissolving glue causes the gemstone to loosen and fall off. And some metal accessories, such as silver, are easy to oxidize and turn black when exposed to hydrogen peroxide.
Therefore, if you want to clean jewelry with hydrogen peroxide, you must first check the jewelry material. If you don't know its properties and use it rashly, you may cause damage to the jewelry and regret it. Before using it, try it in a hidden place to see if there are any adverse reactions.
In recent times, many people have used hydrogen peroxide to clean jewelry, but there are different opinions on its safety.
Hydrogen peroxide, the chemical name hydrogen peroxide, has strong oxidizing properties. Using it to clean jewelry may remove dirt and make jewelry regain its luster. However, jewelry materials are diverse, not all are suitable.
For precious metals such as gold and platinum, if it is pure and has no inlay, it may be wiped lightly with dilute hydrogen peroxide in a short period of time, or it may be harmless. Because of its relatively stable chemical properties, hydrogen peroxide is difficult to react violently with it. However, it also needs to be quickly rinsed with water to avoid residual corrosion.
As for organic gems such as pearls and corals, hydrogen peroxide is a taboo. Pearls are composed of calcium carbonate and organic matter, and coral is also rich in calcium carbonate. The strong oxidation of hydrogen peroxide can erode its surface, damage its structure, cause dull luster and brittle texture.
As for porous gemstones such as turquoise and lapis lazuli, hydrogen peroxide is easy to seep into the interior, react with internal components, or cause color changes and spots on the surface.
Jewelry should also be careful. Many gemstones and metals are fixed with glue, and hydrogen peroxide or dissolving glue causes the gemstone to loosen and fall off. And some metal accessories, such as silver, are easy to oxidize and turn black when exposed to hydrogen peroxide.
Therefore, if you want to clean jewelry with hydrogen peroxide, you must first check the jewelry material. If you don't know its properties and use it rashly, you may cause damage to the jewelry and regret it. Before using it, try it in a hidden place to see if there are any adverse reactions.
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