What will cause iron to dissolve but not attck aluminum?

February 28, 2010 - 1:26 am 1 Comment

I have an engine make of cast aluminum and a steel bolt stuck in it. I drilled the bolt out but i cannot remove the shell with the threads. Is there something i can use to cause the steel bolt to rust/dissolve but not attack the aluminum block?

Yes. Dilute sulphuric acid will dissolve the iron (steel) but won’t touch the aluminium.

One Response to “What will cause iron to dissolve but not attck aluminum?”

  1. Gervald F Says:

    Yes. Dilute sulphuric acid will dissolve the iron (steel) but won’t touch the aluminium.
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