CRT rebuiding...recaiming old phospher

[newhallone]

I have a friend who has started a recycling business. He is reclaiming the phosphor out of picture tubes as one of his endeavors. He has a sealed room with gloves and glass like a blast cabinet has. So far they are just collecting whatever blows out when they break the end off. I remember reading a post abut washing the phosphor out But I am unsure of the process Can anyone shed some light on it? Plus side of his endeavors he pulls out stuff that has tubes or might be worth saving. i will be posting some items soon.