[alt-photo] Re: dilution of pt/pd

[Christina Anderson]

This is interesting, Paul. Thanks.

Wow, when he gets up to 12ml he's adding over 50%?? Does he say he is double coating then?
Chris

Christina Z. Anderson
christinaZanderson.com

On Jul 21, 2010, at 4:53 PM, Paul Viapiano wrote:

> In the appendix of the Arentz book, Stan Klimek says that he extends the platinum solution by adding distilled water.
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> It's my understanding that he doesn't extend the solution if he's using less than 3ml of total solution (FO + pt). But starting at 3ml he extends by adding 1.5ml distilled H20, 8ml by adding 3.5ml, 12ml by adding 7.5 ml.
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> He states that this wetter solution makes for a smoother coat.
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> I believe he also states that his pt/pd ratio is 1:5.
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> Paul
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