[pure-silver] Re: Hypo Eliminator
- From: Peter De Smidt <pdesmidt@xxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 23:47:56 -0600
Ryuji Suzuki wrote:
>Hypo eliminator is discouraged because it oxidizes some image forming
>silver to a form that is more susceptible to fading. The harm from
>this after toning should be very small, as long as toning protection
>is adequate. But the susceptible form is invisible so you won't know.
>Chloroacetate is said to react with thiosulfate without oxidizing
>silver but I haven't looked further.
>
>
>
Thanks Ryuji, I didn't know about the potential oxidation problem.
Regarding hypoclearing forumla, would a 20% solution of sodium sulfite
be effective? Is there anything else that should be added? I've tried to
follow the recent thread, but I didn't come across an actual
recommendation.
-Peter De Smidt
www.desmidt.net
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