Exposures Processor Chemicals Flashcards
1
Q
Phenidone
A
Developer
Reducing Agent
Rapidly reduces fine detail shades of gray
2
Q
Hydroquinone
A
Developer
Reducing Agent
Slowly produces heavy densities
3
Q
Potassium
A
Developer
Restrainer
Decreases reducing agent activity; antifogging agent
4
Q
Sodium Sulfite
A
Developer, Fixer
Preservative
Dev: Controls oxidation; buffer agent
Fix: Maintains pH
5
Q
Glutaraldehyde
A
Developer
Hardener
Hardens emulsion; reduces gelatin swelling
6
Q
Water
A
Developer, Fixer, Washer
Solvent
Dissolves chemicals
7
Q
Ammonium
A
Fixer
Clearing agent
Removes undeveloped silver halides from emulsion
8
Q
Acetic Acid
A
Fixer
Activator
Provides acidic pH; stops reduction
9
Q
Potassium Alum.
A
Fixer
Hardener
Hardens emulsion