Film Processing Flashcards
List the chemicals used in manual processing
Developer
Fixer
Is Developer an alkaline or acidic solution?
Alkaline
What word describes the developer solution that has deteriorated due to being exposed to air?
Oxidation
What type of image does developer produce?
A latent image - an image that is not visible to the naked eye
What is the temperature range of the processing chemicals?
18-22oC
What piece of equipment would you use to avoid spillage of the processing solutions when ‘topping up’ the processing solutions?
A funnel
What is the purpose of the ‘safelight’ during processing?
avoids exposing the film to light
allows operators to see and work safely during processing
How often should checks be carried out on the processing solutions?
Daily
What piece of equipment is used to carry out the daily checks on processing solutions?
A Step Wedge
What is the sequence of an automatic processor?
Developer, fixer, wash, dry
How are the film packet plastic wrapping, paper and foil disposed of?
In Hazardous Waste (non-infectious)
