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Blueprint Photography by the Cyanotype Process

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Glen D. Lawrence and Stuart Fishelson

Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY 11201

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (9), p 1216A

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1216A

Publication Date (Web): September 1, 1999

Abstract

This activity demonstrates catalysis of chemical reactions by ultraviolet (UV) light using one of the earliest photographic processes, the cyanotype process. The photographic paper for cyanotype photography is easily prepared in the classroom, giving students the opportunity to see that the photographic image is a result of chemical treatment of ordinary drawing paper. The sensitized paper can be handled in visible light. The image is produced by exposure to UV light from direct sunlight or fluorescent black lights.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Feature):

JCE Classroom Activity

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Photochemistry

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