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This article is from the Woodworking FAQ Collection 1, by multiple authors.

38 Ammonia Fuming: What kind of ammonia solution is used?

To do fuming efficiently, it is necessary to use a very concentrated (26
% by volume) solution. This may be obtained in one gallon bottles at
blueprint (drafting) supply shops. Chemical supply outlets also ought to
have this strength available. While it is possible, theoretically, to use
the *much* weaker household ammonia (about 5%), extremely lengthy fuming
times would be needed. (see below)

 

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