Intercept Jewelry Care Blog
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Zeolites: The Difference Between Adsorption & Absorption
It’s come to our attention that some new VCI papers coming out of Japan are touting the use of zeolites in their products. In theory, the presence of zeolites would act as gates, adsorbing agents of corrosion and protecting the precious metals in proximity to the VCI. However, the science of these products simply do not hold up. -
Corrosion and Jewelry: The Bully & The Victim
If you’re not a scientist, but want a fuller understanding of metal corrosion, then this article is for you!
I’m going to break down corrosion (tarnish) and various methods of corrosion protection with a traditional analogy:
A Bully, his Victim and an Interloper...
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The Jewelry Product That Saves Time, Money & Labor
We did some research, and here's how our products stack up against the competition.
Intercept™ Silver & Jewelry Care Co.'s corrosion inhibitors save you time, money and labor.
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Identifying Ineffective Anti Tarnish Products
A recent study revealed that the majority of anti tarnish products only begin absorbing corrosive gases when they are already present at toxic levels.
Learn how you may be wasting time and money on ineffective anti tarnish products:
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Importance of Transparency and MSDS's
If a manufacturer is able to categorize their chemicals as "trade secrets", they are not required to disclose the contents of their products.
With increasing environmental & health concerns, transparency and safety are more important then ever...