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    TakashiArai
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    Hi everyone,

    I’m going to have a public demonstration of daguerreotype at the gallery in Shanghai in this March.

    I need mercury, iodine, gold chloride and bromine water.

    Does anyone know how to access to those chemicals in China?? Are there specific regulations for mercury and bromine?

    Is there any shop sells photo chemicals around Shanghai?

    Any info would be a great helping for us!!!

    Thanks!!!!

    Takashi Arai

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    phuphuphnik
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    I would try a Chemistry professor, or secondary school teacher. You won’t need a lot of the chemicals for just a demonstration. When you talk to them, be sure to have a couple books or print outs of what exactly you want to do. This will help them understand. A letter from the gallery would provide proof that you are not up to mischief. Also have an idea of how much of each chemical you will need. For example, I use about .75mL of bromine to 500mL water, and about a spoonful of iodine. You won’t need a lot of mercury, it will depend on how big the fume box is. I use 10ml of 1% gold chloride in a hypo/water mix.

    Cheers,

    chriso

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