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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 1978
Filed:
Apr. 19, 1976
Edward D Morrison, Rochester, NY (US);
Chen-i Lu, Rochester, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
Silver in compound form, usually silver sulfide, is precipitated from a solution containing other silver compounds, such as the complex silver thiosulfate compounds in photographic fix and bleach-fix solutions, by subjecting such a solution to radiation having an energy level of at least 4 electronvolts. The solution as received, or diluted only with water, is irradiated without adding other chemicals such as acid or alkaline compounds to change the normal pH. Ultraviolet light and high energy electrons are preferred. Penetration of the UV light or high energy electrons is improved by recycling a flowing stream and/or agitating solution.