[alt-photo] Re: DESICCATE! DESICCATE! DANCE TO THE MUSIC!

[John Brewer]

Hi Bob,

I would repack it in smaller quantities and seal the smaller containers.
When I buy FAC now I get it repacked into manageable sizes now. 

Best wishes from wet Manchester UK,

J.





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BOB KISS
Sent: 27 July 2010 00:03
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Subject: [alt-photo] DESICCATE! DESICCATE! DANCE TO THE MUSIC!

DEAR LIST,

            I just received my 1 lb white plastic jar of Ammonium
Thiocyanate to use in my gold toners for salt and albumen prints.  I will be
keeping it in my a/c darkroom which maintains about 50% rh and 75 F.  We all
know that, once I open it, even in those conditions, it is so hydroscopic
that I will soon have a jar with solution with some xtals at the bottom.
Sooooooooooooooooooo, my question is, how do I keep it *dry* and powdered?

            My first idea is to keep it in a zip lock baggie with some
silica gel packs around it.  I would "regenerate" them every time I open the
bag.  Will this do it or does anyone know a better way?

            Please don't suggest other options for this agent like
carbonates or others.I want to know the best way to maintain *this*
chemical.   

                        CHEERS!

                                    BOB    

 

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