If the images are identified they may have more value as a donation to a
museum.
Silver recovery is a messy and time consuming process. Setting up on a
one-time basis may not be worth the effort.
Kodak publishes guidance. See kodak.com and kodakalaris.com .
Also, there are companies that will buy old film for the silver. Check local
listings for "silver recovery" and contact local x-ray film suppliers for
information.
Bob
www.makingKODAKfilm.com
On Friday, April 26, 2019, 6:55:20 AM EDT, Bill Riley <bill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Thanks. Bleach is a good idea. I may give that a try.
Yeah. They are mostly images of politicians and officials from the archives of
a freelance news photographer who worked in DC in the late 1800’s / early
1900’s. I didn’t think anyone would be interested in them.
:-)
Actually, they’re mostly water damaged x-rays that are fused together in blocks
of gunk.
Thanks again for the suggestion.
Bill
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 26, 2019, at 2:25 AM, `Richard Knoppow <dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Well, if you really want to do this try bleach. It will usually remove the
emulsion immediately. Don't know where to go from there.
Are these the rare historical photos of the last century?
On 4/25/2019 9:25 PM, Bill Riley wrote:
I have a substantial amount of processed B&W negatives that will eventually
be disposed. I would like to remove the emulsion in batches and recover the
siver before I get rid of the base. Does anyone have any suggestions on
emulsion removal in bulk from film?
Thank you... Bill
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Richard Knoppow
dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
WB6KBL
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