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paper and these convert to ferric oxide (Fe 2O 3 or rust) and silver oxide (brownblack<br />

Ag 2O), respectively, upon dry<strong>in</strong>g. To avoid this, alkal<strong>in</strong>e paper is neutralized<br />

by treat<strong>in</strong>g it with acid. The acid, however, must not be a chlor<strong>in</strong>ated<br />

acid (such as hydrochloric acid) because this <strong>in</strong>troduces chloride ions, which<br />

react with silver to produce photosensitive silver chloride. Hardwick 20 <strong>in</strong>troduced<br />

the use of maleic acid. The concentration currently used is 2.5% (w/v).<br />

The Forensic Science Services (FSS) <strong>in</strong> London, U.K. uses a dilute solution<br />

(1%) of nitric acid. 25,26 Others have used a 2.5% (w/v) malic acid solution,<br />

which is less costly than maleic acid. Household v<strong>in</strong>egar (5% acetic acid)<br />

works as well. 27 The paper is treated until all bubbl<strong>in</strong>g ceases. The net reaction<br />

that takes place is:<br />

CaCO 3 + 2H + → Ca 2+ + H 2O + CO 2 (gas) (7.14)<br />

Preparation and Use of the Silver Physical Developer<br />

Preparation<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g preparation of the reagents associated with the silver physical development<br />

process, protective attire such as gloves, labcoat, protective eyewear,<br />

and mask should be worn. All conta<strong>in</strong>ers used dur<strong>in</strong>g the process should be<br />

r<strong>in</strong>sed with distilled water prior to use.<br />

The Acid Pretreatment Reagent<br />

Acids conta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g chlor<strong>in</strong>e (e.g., hydrochloric acid) should not be used. A maleic<br />

acid solution is recommended, although as <strong>in</strong>dicated above, dilute nitric or<br />

acetic acid also work. The maleic acid solution is made by thoroughly mix<strong>in</strong>g<br />

25 g maleic acid <strong>in</strong>to 1 l distilled water. This solution has an <strong>in</strong>def<strong>in</strong>ite lifetime.<br />

The Silver Physical Developer Reagent<br />

The follow<strong>in</strong>g formulation is for the UK-PD. 1-4,13,15 It <strong>in</strong>volves prepar<strong>in</strong>g three<br />

stock solutions and a work<strong>in</strong>g solution from these. The three stock solutions<br />

are made as follows and <strong>in</strong> the order given:<br />

1. Ferrous/ferric redox solution (with citric acid) stock solution:<br />

a. Measure 900 ml distilled water <strong>in</strong>to a clean conta<strong>in</strong>er.<br />

b. Thoroughly dissolve 30 g ferric nitrate (nonadyrate) <strong>in</strong>to the distilled<br />

water.<br />

c. Thoroughly dissolve 80 g ferrous ammonium sulfate (hexahydrate)<br />

<strong>in</strong>to the above solution.

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