Quicksilver Cleaning Plate
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Description
A registered trademark for a cleaning solution for silver sterling silver and silver plate. Quicksilver is a perforated sheet of a conductive metal alloy that creates a low intensity magnetic field. When the Quicksilver cleaning plate is placed in an ionic aqueous solution with the silver object, sulfide silver sulfide tarnish is ionized and dissolved within seconds. An activator (such as bicarbonate baking soda) provides the dilute ionic solution.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Quicksilver Cleaning Tray
Hazards and Safety
The activator is non-toxic and environmentally safe.
The plate will not work when placed in an aluminum dish.