I had intended it to be a conversion method, but the line between synth and conversion is a fine one, one i don't fully understand.

If you take a molecule and change it, then is that a synth or a conversion? Both, i would think. So converting an oxide to a non-oxidized form counts as a synthesis as well as a conversion.

I don't want to violate the rules of the forum, but really don't understand where the line i am not supposed to cross is.

Basically it seems that the conversion i am discussing is happening unintentionally and resulting in a common artifact. I wish to understand that artifact better through creating it deliberately, if this is in violation of the rules would someone please just let me know and i will take whatever action is appropriate regarding my posts.

Thanks!