Have experience using a Varian ~10 tesla NMR to erase various magnetic media. Very quick and effective, just ensure there are no metal parts on the media which would pull it
into the magnet.
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VCR and reel to reel use magnetic methods to store information - you're talking iron and/or chromium oxides on plastic film. Microfiche (microfilms) come in various types, one of which is the classic silver film negative, yes. But others
are all organic - for example, diazo compounds.
I would assume snuggling your recorded videocassettes up to an NMR magnet would take care of scrambling them. I'd love to see an empirical test by someone on the list.
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Has anyone ever characterized VCR, reel-to-reel or microfiche for silver to ensure they're not a hazardous waste?
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If you are mainly trying to destroy the info on the tapes, I recommend a magnetic bulk tape eraser.
New ones seem expensive, but there are several used ones on e-bay, etc.
Lew M.
Thank you for all your helpful responses to my question about hazardous high school chemicals. One more question has arisen: How could an organization
dispose of 300-400 videocassette tapes with sensitive information? I was asked about chemical treatment – or burning, and would appreciate your advice.
Ruth Ann
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