Date:         Tue, 17 May 2011 07:26:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Water tank
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the carbonic acid produced as a result of carbonation of the soda
pales in comparison to the phosphoric acid added to coke. There might
be some citric added to coke, but the acid is mostly phosphoric.

alistair

On 17-May-11, at 6:31 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> ---- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> Please get it right. Not Coke.
>>
>> Diet Coke with Lime. Whatever chemical they are using to mimic
>> lime, I'm addicted to it. Makes my water taste great. Of course my
>> water comes in 12oz. cans with poptabs.
>
> So far as the coke (whatever additional flavors) being a good
> solvent (for lime of the hard variety for that matter ;-) ), so
> would any other soft drink be.  The carbonation is acidic, of
> course, plus they use citric acid (says on the label, "for
> tartness").  For all I know (I don't drink sodas, so don't have any
> handy to check) there is extra citric acid in the citrus flavors
> compared to regular.
>
> Hi Jeff.  enjoy.
>
> mcneely