The Kallitype Thread

[Andrew O'Neill]

Thanks, koraks. I'm having trouble sourcing the crystals. I can only find it in solutions. I don't want that. I'm sure I bought some years ago from B&S, but I can only see in solutions...

[terra_monk]

I'm not in Europe, unfortunately! Thanks Pau.

Andrew, I got 1% Gold Chloride Solution from B&S. Both times the shipment was local Within US though

[tgtaylor]

If you google "gold chloride" you will find suppliers of the crystal form. Although I didn't look too hard, the crystal form is pricey and you will have to decide whether Gold-1 or Gold- 2 (and Gold-3?) is the one you want. I get mine as 1% & 5% liquid solutions from Bostick & Sullivan.

Thomas

[sanking]

Thanks, koraks. I'm having trouble sourcing the crystals. I can only find it in solutions. I don't want that. I'm sure I bought some years ago from B&S, but I can only see in solutions...

Did you try Artcraft? They list the solid at $45 per gram.

Gold Chloride - solid (Part#: 1700), 1 gram

Sandy

[Holdenrichards]

Kallitype on Strathmore 300 gsm paper. 8x10 negative.

[koraks]

Thanks, koraks. I'm having trouble sourcing the crystals. I can only find it in solutions. I don't want that. I'm sure I bought some years ago from B&S, but I can only see in solutions...

This piqued my interest; what is it that you're trying to do for which you prefer crystals instead of a solution? Or is it a cost consideration? Generally the crystals are more cost effective weight by weight than solutions, which makes sense.

Btw, Sandy's suggestion of Artcraft seems sensible. FYI: a local retailer here lists Gold(I)chloride at roughly € 215/gram ($230)...

[Andrew O'Neill]

I want to mix up my own. I don't want to order from B&S because they always send UPS, whom I despise. I'll check out Artcraft. Thank you.

[koraks]

Makes sense. At $45/gram, it makes a lot of sense to mix your own, in fact. I will consider Artcraft myself next time I need some metal salts; even with shipping, duties and taxes, it seems like a realistic option.

[Andrew O'Neill]

Totally agree!

[tgtaylor]

I'm not certain but I think solid Gold Chloride is deliquescent. IIRC, the solid form in the capsule in the Nelson's Gold Toner kit I ordered from the Formulary had liquified when I opened it.

Thomas