Thanks folks, that's a good start. What might one vary to change the bleaches characteristics if one could? Robert Hall www.RobertHall.com www.RobertHall.com/workshops www.facebook.com/robert.g.hall On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 4:41 PM, titrisol <titrisol@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Awesome! > I have used it as fungicide, algicide, and it was great to grow crystals > > ------------------------------ > *From:* John Stockdale <jsto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > *To:* pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Sent:* Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:20 PM > > *Subject:* [pure-silver] Re: Copper bleach formula > > Copper sulphate is often used to kill tree roots that have entered sewer > pipes. > ============================== > On 15/03/2013 07:44, titrisol wrote: > > The acid may not be good for piping, neutralize before dumping > Dilute with water then add washing soda (Na Carbonate) which should help > in bringing the pH to a tolerable level. > Copper sulfate has been used in agriculture to kill molds for generations > mixed with lime (Bordeaux mixture) > I do not know if a chloride is being formed in there but we used it as > drying agent and moisture indicator > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Spiffy Tumbleweed > <spiffytumbleweed@xxxxxxxxx><spiffytumbleweed@xxxxxxxxx> > *To:* pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > *Sent:* Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:06 PM > *Subject:* [pure-silver] Re: Copper bleach formula > > I use a similar copper solution for mordancage and you should be aware > that it is very toxic and care should be exercised to avoid breathing > fumes, skin/eye contact, etc. Care should also be exercised in disposal as > this is very toxic to fish and may eat your drainpipes so it's not one to > pour down the drain. > > --- On *Thu, 3/14/13, Robert Hall > <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx><robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> > * wrote: > > > From: Robert Hall <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> > Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Copper bleach formula > To: "pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 2:39 PM > > Good start. What would one vary to get different results? > > Is there a different copper compound that would work? > > Anyone care to discuss what the chemical reaction is with this? > > Thanks again. > > > Robert Hall > www.RobertHall.com <http://www.roberthall.com/> > www.RobertHall.com/workshops <http://www.roberthall.com/workshops> > www.facebook.com/robert.g.hall > > > > On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM, titrisol <titrisol@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > From Tim Rudman's lith print book. > > Copper (Cupric) Sulfate..................................50 g > Concentrated Sulfuric Acid (EXTREME CARE!)..............6.5 ml > Sodium Chloride (Common Salt)........................... 50 g > Water to make..........................................1000 ml > > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Robert Hall <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> > *To:* "pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > *Sent:* Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:21 PM > *Subject:* [pure-silver] Copper bleach formula > > Alright bleach fans, I am looking for a better understanding of how > copper works in a bleach. > > I would like a few different formulas if anyone is willing to share. > > Anyone have any tidbits of knowledge they would like to share? > > Thank you, > > Robert Hall > www.RobertHall.com <http://www.roberthall.com/> > www.RobertHall.com/workshops <http://www.roberthall.com/workshops> > www.facebook.com/robert.g.hall > > > > > > > > ============================================================================================================= > To unsubscribe from this list, go to www.freelists.org and logon to your > account (the same e-mail address and password you set-up when you > subscribed,) and unsubscribe from there. > > >