[pure-silver] Re: washing film with deminarilised water

  • From: Ryuji Suzuki <rs@xxxxxx>
  • To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 13:25:52 -0500 (EST)

From: "Breukel, C. (HKG)" <C.Breukel@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [pure-silver] Re: washing film with deminarilised water
Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 15:09:49 +0100

> So if modern emulsions
> do not swell as much in destilled water I am still safe..

I don't know of that particular experiment more recent than 1970s, but
I think swell is only a part of the factors. Bicarbonate in tap water
can accelerate washing by ion displacement as well. If wash aid was
used, the film should be fine.
--
Ryuji Suzuki
"Keep a good head and always carry a light camera."
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