The copper II is reduced to copper I and metallic silver is oxidized to silver I. The Sodium chloride is present to make the solution a rehalogenizing bleach. Jerry --- On Thu, 3/14/13, Robert Hall <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Robert Hall <robert.g.hall@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Copper bleach formula To: "pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7:39 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 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 www.RobertHall.com/workshops www.facebook.com/robert.g.hall