24 Mar
2003
24 Mar
'03
11:47 a.m.
Everclear is as pure as alcohol as it is possible to distill. For non-drinkers, that 200 proof means it is 100 percent alcohol. I think it evaporates without leaving a trace, but of course it's highly explosive. I have used it to clean antique daguerreotype plates. That is, once I have gently rinsed off the dust with water, then distilled water, I flow Everclear over it so that it evaporates without leaving water spots on the beautiful, highly polished silvered plates. -- Joe Joe Bauman science & military reporter Deseret News bau@desnews.com (801) 237-2169