Looking for a chemist to work on a historic photographic process.

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Hello,

I’m a photographer working on a research project based on a historic photographic process. I’m in search of a chemist to help with the chemical formula. I will be working with ferrics particularly ferric tartrate photosensitizer.

I’m looking for someone competent in working with chemicals based in the UK, preferably in the south, but that’s not essential.

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Tom

 

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Hey Tom,

It might be worth dropping Mike Ware a message. He might be able to put you in touch with someone suitable.

https://www.mikeware.co.uk/mikeware/main.html

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What process are you thinking of ?

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Thanks Lucid, i have been speaking with Mike, unfortunately he currently does not have the capacity to assist with the project.

Ian, it's Herschel's Breath Process.

 

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Try contacting Paul Ellis at PhotoFusion, Brixton's close to you than I am (Worcestershire) I could probably help (I was a photo-chemist0 but my wife's health isn't good so I can't make commitments. The foods good around Brixton

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Thanks Ian, I did some initial tests with Paul at Photofusion a while ago. I need to work on the chemistry before i conduct the next tests at Photofusion.