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RefNoHF/1/19/5/9/48
Previous numbers98HF.208.9.48
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Edward Gurr, Michrome Laboratories, Upper Richmond Road West, London to Howard Walter Florey
Date4 December 1958
DescriptionGives details of composition of his carbochrome ink - does not think there is any difference between Pelikan ink and ordinary Indian ink - thinks presence of gum and preservative would account for difference in results obtained with Pelikan ink and with carbochrome ink - suggests Florey tests Indian ink - if Florey wants to try suspension of heavy metal in colloidal form, suggests he add surface active reagent such as Teepol or Nonident.
Extent2pp
AccessStatusOpen
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