Al, I never really thought of the black body example, although I was never really a fan of physics.
electron2, please understand that I have no problems understanding the nature of corrosion (electrolytic at that) between wires and their connections. My lack of understanding is how your product prevents it. The non-conducting issue of resistance buildup in a connection is because of the oxides formed. This is why I can't see how your chemical, just because it conducts prevents this corrosion, and furthermore, how the "petroleum goop" is responsible for the corrosion and causes the oxides to form in the first place.
But thank you anyway for causing me to take a time out to give some serious thought to principles of chemistry and such.
