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Relationship between the diffusion time of ions in gelatin films and the absolute humidity in free air

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At a printing-works in Munich it was observed over a period of several years, in fully air-conditioned rooms, that the diffusion times of ions, penetrating a gelatin layer during the etching process of the printing cylinders, showed irregular fluctuations about the expected value within the range from −20% to +110%. Concurrent measurements of several meteorological parameters led to the detection of a strong linear relationship between the diffusion time of ions and the absolute humidity (AH-value) of the outside air. The AH-value seems to act as an indicator for part of the natural electromagnetic radiation affecting the properties of the gelatin film.

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  1. Fa. F. Bruckmann KG, Verlag und Graphische Kunstanstalten, Nymphenburger Straße 86, 8000, München 19, Germany

    H. Baumer

  2. Institut für Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, Technische Universität München, Arcisstraße 21, 8000, München 2, Germany

    J. Eichmeier

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Baumer, H., Eichmeier, J. Relationship between the diffusion time of ions in gelatin films and the absolute humidity in free air. Int J Biometeorol 23, 69–75 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01553378

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