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[luciab]

Is there anyone around here who knows enough chemistry to give me a little tutoring? I am writing a paper on iron gall ink, which is made with tannic acid and iron sulfate. Some places that is written iron(II) sulfate, and since I never studied ANY chemistry I don't know the significance of that or how big a difference it makes. This is for a short paper, but later in the semester I will be writing in more detail about the interactions between iron gall ink and paper, and iron gall ink and vellum/parchment.

The first paper is due on Monday, so time is kind of key. I think I can fudge through this one without really understanding the chemistry, (which is why I'm just now posting this) but for the term paper I think it'll be more important.

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[zihuatanejo.livejournal.com]

While I can't claim the Chem Cred of Madlori, I could probably help you out with it if you want to come over.
Actually, I was meaning to ask whether or not you'd be able to teach me some drafting tricks and calligerizing. I'll trade ya.

[luciab.livejournal.com]

Cool-- look at http://www.knaw.nl/ECPA/ink/ to get an idea of what I'm dealing with. I'm writing to madlori now to see how much I can do verbally. I'll be in touch.