Re: Ferric ammonium Citrate SOLID?

[Jacek Gonsalves <jacek@jagnight.com>]

Hi Suzanne,

I just did exactly what you said a few days ago. Chipping away  
furiously and got my 20 grams :)
I haven't as yet tested it though this weekend I'll give it a go.
Thanks
Jacek

Quoting Suzanne Izzo <bi3@georgetown.edu>:

> Jacek--
>
> I see Christina answered your question suggesting adding water (into  
>  the bottle, I assume).  However, unless you know the weight of the   
> bottle (without contents), I'm not sure how you can get the weight   
> of the ferric ammonium citrate.  Of course if you are using this for  
>  cyanotype, the exact amounts are not that critical.
>
> The first ferric ammonium citrate that I used was, like yours, a   
> solid mass in the bottom of the bottle.  I chipped it out with a   
> hammer and chisel.  Then you can weigh and mix as usual.  Certainly,  
>  you should not throw it out.
>
> Suzanne Izzo