Re: Ferric Oxalate

Eric J. Neilsen (ejnasn@laplaza.org)
Sat, 31 May 1997 09:56:46 -0600 (MDT)

On Sat, 31 May 1997, Ron Silvers wrote:

> On Thu, 29 May 1997, Jeffrey D. Mathias wrote:
>
> > To those who have tried Brian Miller's Ferric Oxalate,
> >
> > I would like to know some results of how this stuff works.
> > However, I am interested in what those who have tried it
> > have to say. If you can, please compare it to B&S powder (which I am
> > currently using). Thanks.
>
> I've been using Brian's mixture for the past couple of months. I find it
> creates a *very* smooth appearance to the image, though I must admit that
> I haven't done any careful comparisons with the B&S mixture. One thing is
> immediately noticeable: Brian's mixture requires much less exposure than
> the FeOx from B&S.
>
> Ron

Jeff & Ron, can you run a pH test on it or a Sp Gr test? It would be
interesting to know. It is also of interest to know what you had been
adding to the B&S, if anything? EDTA? Oxalic Acid?

EJ Neilsen
ejnasn@laplaza.org