Hi Bob/Marshall,
I mis-stated myself, most silver sludge compounds are not soluble in
water, but they must be releasing silver atoms back into the water if
the content is increasing via ICP measurement? Sorry for the error, its
late.
Rob
Rob Wrote:
Hi Bob/Marshall,
I believe the effect over time is due to the solubility of the sludge
compounds in H2O. The majority of the compounds are NOT water soluble
BUT must be releasing silver atoms back into the water. I use the ICP
method to test for silver concentrations and have noticed this effect.
The sludge would likely kill organisms in the soil
(silver ions will) and could cause plants to die as they need these
organisms for uptake of nutrients through their roots. I do dry the
sludge and save it, when a large wound or sore occurs I mix it with
olive oil to form a paste and spread it on. It seems to work well,
but it does stain.
Rob
