From: Edward Meyers (aghalide@panix.com)
Date: 04/15/00-11:58:58 AM Z
Most develpers with hdqn require heating the water to about 125 F
so that the chemicals will go into solution. Ed
On Sat, 15 Apr 2000, Libby Young wrote:
> Hi
>
> I've just started experimenting with making up my own developers and have a
> couple of questions that I can't find answers for in any of the books are
> articles I've read. Wonder if anyone on the list can help??
>
> Firstly, when using hydroquinone -- does one need to grind it up before
> trying to dissolve it or should the needle-like things dissolve easily in
> an alkali solution?? I can't get the damn things to dissolve and have tried
> mushing them up with a pestle but no luck. Any suggestions??
>
> Secondly, what's the difference between Glycin (parahydroxyphenyl Glycin)
> and Gylcine with an 'e'. I ordered glycin and got glycine (without any
> chemical formulas on the bottle). But it is a glistening white poweder
> which is the description I have for glycin so now I'm confused as to
> whether I have the right stuff or not. Anyone know how I can distinguish
> between the two??
>
> Many thanks
>
> Libby
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