The Argentometer—An Apparatus for Testing for Silver in a Fixing Bath

W. J. Weyerts, K. C. D. Hickman

The Argentometer consists essentially of a light-source, a glass cell for holding the solution to be tested, a photronic cell, and a microammeter. The action of the instrument depends upon the change of transparency of a solution containing silver and hypo after the addition of sodium sulfiide and certain other chemicals. Formulas for the three solutions required and complete instructions for making a silver determination are given. Estimations can be made on hypo solutions containing either potassium or chrome alum and the results can be read directly from a scale upon the microammeter.

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Published
1935-10
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Original Research
DOI
10.5594/J07405