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Biborate of soda
Biborate of sodium
Borate of soda
Borate of sodium
Purified borax
Pyroborate of soda
Sodium biborate
Sodium borate
Sodium pyroborate
Sodium tetraborate
Tetraborate of soda
20 Mule Team Borax
Pure white crystalline powder
As a mild alkali accelerator in fine-grain developers and those of low activity
In certain fixing baths
In some acid hardeners, especially those intended for prints that are to be dried through heated belt driers
In gold toning baths to render them alkaline and to increase the rate of deposition of gold
Na2B4O7 . 10H2O
1lbs (0.45kg)
675152260031
From the trusted brand of Photographers' Formulary, this 1lb Borax is a pure, professional-grade, high-quality, and reliable product, specifically designed for the meticulous care and maintenance of your photographic equipment and darkroom chemicals. This Borax serves as a mild alkali accelerator, primarily used in fine-grain developers and those of low activity, enhancing the effectiveness of your photography development process.
In addition to its primary use, this versatile product can also be utilized in certain fixing baths, contributing to the preservation and longevity of your photographs. It's also a key ingredient in some acid hardeners, especially those intended for prints that are to be dried through heated belt driers, ensuring your prints maintain their quality and integrity.
Furthermore, this Borax is an essential component in gold toning baths, where it functions to render them alkaline and to increase the rate of deposition of gold, adding a unique aesthetic touch to your photographs.
Please note, this Borax is available as borax, pentahydrate, but most commonly as borax, decahydrate, the form used in photographic formulas. The old term for decahydrate is crystalline. Rest assured, Borax, decahydrate, and 20 Mule Team Borax are identical, ensuring consistency in your photographic processes.
Choose this 1lb Borax from Adorama, your trusted source for top-quality photography equipment and supplies, for a reliable and effective solution to your photographic development and maintenance needs.