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Date: | Thu, 12 Mar 1998 21:48:40 -0500 |
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Marlo F. Krisberg wrote:
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> I've always preserved my microshells by desicating them by soaking in
> isopropyl alcohol (70%) several days, rinsing in fresh water and then
> drying thoroughly. Frankly, I used isopropyl alcohol because it's cheap,
> readily available, and it never dawned on me that it wouldn't be adequate.
> Recently a new friend recommended 75% ethanol (Everclear 153 proof) as
> superior. My questions to the experts on Conch-L, for the enlightenment of
> us all, are:
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> 1. What's the difference?
> 2. What are the merits, pitfalls and consequences of one over the other?
> 3. Is there something better than either?
> 4. What is the best technique to thoroughly desicate (to odorless)
> somewhat larger shells (about the size of Nerita tessellata)?
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> Marlo
Marlo..we just starting using perioxide (again it is cheap) and it works
very well.
--
Jim & Bobbi Cordy
Specializing in Self-Collected
Caribbean & Florida Shells
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