Efficiency of Silver Recovery from Air Force Photographic Operations

Abstract

In order to ascertain the efficiency of the silver recovery techniques presently employed at United States Air Force photographic processing facilities, a field sampling program was undertaken to obtain actual performance data. Since silver recovery by metallic replacement utilizing cartridges was found to be the most frequently applied method of recovery, emphasis was placed on this recovery technique. An electrolytic recovery tailing operation was also sampled to determine the efficiency of recovery utilizing this technique. Results of this study are reported in terms of cartridge performance with time, Volume of fix processed, and average silver loading. Data reflect actual in-the-field efficiencies and indicate that effective silver recovery techniques are available for Air Force application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA018219

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  • Brian D. Bennett

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Operations
  • Chemical Precipitation
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Flow Rate
  • Health
  • Metals
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographic Processing
  • Standards
  • United States
  • Waste Water

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design