I have heard this term a few times here on SRP, I have no idea what it is. Maybe celluloyd rott?? :confused:
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I have heard this term a few times here on SRP, I have no idea what it is. Maybe celluloyd rott?? :confused:
It happens when you go to prison... You sit in your cell and rot.
Or... you could be right that it's celluloid rot... ;)
My understanding of celluloid rot is when the chemical structure of the celluloid begins to break down and the chemical vapor begins to eat into the blade.
First link on google got this. He seems to know what he is talking about.
Bill's Straight Razor Info: Celluloid Rot
Brando,
Celluloid rot it is.
These seem to be two (2) types of celluloid:
1) Cellulose acetates
2) Cellulose nitrates
When cellulose acetate decomposes, it give off acetic acid (vinegary smell). When cellulose nitrate decomposes, it give off nitric acid, which is mighty corrosive to most steels :(
Have fun !
best regards
Russ
Are you talking about trench foot? <LOL>Quote:
Originally Posted by Brando