Quote Originally Posted by holli4pirating View Post
First Part - That is not all that kinetic energy means. For example, temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the atoms/molecules of an object. I believe that the words kinetic energy in the quotation are referring to internal kinetic energy, not the kinetic energy you describe.

Second Part - Maybe I missed something, but was there a description of how deep the "harmless black oxide" goes? I think everyone's least favorite type of corrosion is the black stuff. Red comes right off the surface, leaving black behind. Getting the black out is usually more difficult, and it often leaves behind pitting. On the other hand, light surface staining may come right off with a metal polish. So the depth, which I didn't see mentioned, is really important to know. Also, I'm not sure at what stage people apply alcohol to their razors, but if it's after the razor is honed to shave ready (such as upon receiving a new razor from a shop/honer), any unnecessary corrosion to the edge can have a negative effect on the shave, so even the lightest oxidation can cause problems.
Actualll\y that was, I think, all kinetic energy means. The scientific community distinguishes it clearly from heat energy.

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No doubt we will hear from gssixgun if the corrosion experienced in this test is hard to remove. I think it won't be.

Alcohol will be colder than the air if evaporation is taking place, and many people have been convinced (although imputing to it the wrong effect, I believe) that it is.