This sounds ... weird. Are they not both oxidizers? I have always
read that you should convert dichromate by adding an alkali - such as
spent developer in order to reduce the chromium ions. I dunno - too
long since chemistry in college. But check out 'Gum printing green'
on the B&S website for another approach to dealing with dichromates.
Clay
On Dec 27, 2005, at 7:57 AM, conTact wrote:
> In and old photography book from the 30's I found the following
> information regarding bichromate spills:
>
> Quote:
>
> 'In the event of accidental contact with the solution
> [bichromates], copious rinsing should be followed by washing with
> commercial *peroxide of hydrogen*, wich decomposes the bichromate.'
>
> Maybe this could be usefull also for neutralizing and cleaning
> sensitizer brushes, etc...
>
> Happy printing and Happy New Year!
>
> Sidney
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