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Silver from x-rays

I would like to know if there is information about the recovery of silver from X-ray film.
I own a security shredding business and shred large amounts of x-rays each week. I have heard that it is possible to collect silver from these films.
any information would be greatly appreciated

Tony B [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
document services - Australia
2006

Ed. note: You may want to see Kodak's booklet "Recovering Silver from Photographic Materials". Letter 3910 urge extreme caution with this idea, and imply that you should find a service that does it rather than try it yourself.

If a large amount is truckloads, it could be profitable to set up an operation. If it is a few boxes per day, see if you can not find somebody to sell it to. The penalty for an "OOPS" is extremely significant.

James Watts
- Navarre, Florida
2006

good day sir,
my papa know how can silver is obtain by x-rays films.it is our busniess

Anwar Maniyar
- Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
2007

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