why is it called naval jelly - What is Naval jelly made of - Naval Jelly vs vinegar

Naval jelly--Conservation DistList

Naval jelly is the commercial name for a thick paste that contains phosphoric acid. It is used for removing corrosion and flash rust from metal parts.

vasoline VS naval jelly

Naval jelly is formulated for removing rust. It takes bluing and/or browning off if that's what you want to do. Vasoline is forwell, we know what Vasoline is 

naval jelly or???

I believe naval jelly is phosphoric acid. And it works pretty well. Slather it on, leave it be for a while, then wash it off with water.

Naval jelly

i found it when i was looking for naval jelly. i think naval jelly is named for the U.S. Navy who probably used it to remove rust from ships, 

Chemical turned rust black

I think Naval Jelly was the generic term for this stuff, there are all sorts of brand names though. Naval Jelly is rust remover. Little more than phosphoric 

Why is it Called Naval Jelly?

It is phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a mineral (inorganic) acid having the chemical formula H3PO4