Platinum/Palladium Chemicals

ishutteratthethought

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Hello Folks,
I was lucky enough to get most of the supplies to make some platinum/palladium prints.
I now have the paper and all the Bostick-Sullivan chemicals except the "Palladium Solution #3 Standard, 25ml" of coarse.

I see it is going for $70.00 for a 25ml bottle at B.S.
Is there any place else to get it that is less expensive that you are aware of or will I have to bit the bullet and spend the cash?

Thanks in advance,
Steve
 

Jim Noel

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There is no other supplier with the quality control of B&S. Yes,it is expensive, but far cheaper than buying the salt from another source and it not be pure enough. I know of other sources and check them frequently for prices. there is not enough difference to take a chance.
 

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You might save a couple of dollars at Artcraft chemicals in New York but dealing with the Bostick/Sullivans is worth a couple of dollars.
Dennis
 

Ian Grant

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When I ran a lab (testing precious metals) I used to buy Platinum & Palladium solutions, I need to check the source and pricing, quality wasn't an issue as it was analytical grade, there's isn't higher

Ian
 

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Who was it said "Photography is not for the faint of wallet"?
 
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