Photographers' Formulary 10lbs Citric Acid

SKU: PYCIA10LB MFR: 10-0412 10LB
$59.00
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results using this 10lb bag of pure Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid.
  • Use as an acid stop bath to quickly halt development and preserve your black and white images.
  • Extend emulsion life and prevent unwanted oxidation with this versatile darkroom chemical.
  • Perfect for clearing baths, this citric acid helps ensure archival properties in your prints.
  • As a sequestering agent, it binds metal ions, preventing unwanted chemical reactions.
  • Enjoy the simplicity of use - easily create custom solutions with these citric acid crystals.
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Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid Specifications

  • Synonyms

    2-Hydroxy-1, 2, 3-propanetricarboxylic acid

  • Appearance

    Colorless, odorless crystals or granules efflorescent in dry air, deliquescent in moist. Very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol

  • Uses

    Preservative in clearing baths, emulsions, etc
    As a sequestering agent
    As a stop bath

  • Chemical Formula

    H3C6H5O7

  • Weight

    10lbs (4.54kg)

About Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid

Let the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid become an essential part of your photography process. This high-quality citric acid is primarily used as a preservative in clearing baths and emulsions, ensuring the longevity and quality of your photographic materials. It also serves as an effective sequestering agent, helping to remove metal ions that could potentially interfere with your photographic process.

As a stop bath, the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid excels. It swiftly halts the development process, providing you with precise control over the final image. Unlike other stop bath solutions, this citric acid is odorless, making your darkroom experience more pleasant and comfortable.

While common forms of citric acid are available in powder form from many drug and health stores, the Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid stands out for its superior quality and consistency, designed specifically for photographic applications. Make it a part of your photography toolkit and experience the difference in your photographic results.

Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid Features

  • High-quality citric acid used as a preservative in clearing baths and emulsions
  • Effective sequestering agent for removing metal ions in photography process
  • Odorless stop bath solution for a pleasant darkroom experience
  • Provides precise control over the final photographic image
  • Superior quality and consistency designed specifically for photographic applications
  • Essential part of a professional photography toolkit for optimal results

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results using this 10lb bag of pure Photographers' Formulary Citric Acid.
  • Use as an acid stop bath to quickly halt development and preserve your black and white images.
  • Extend emulsion life and prevent unwanted oxidation with this versatile darkroom chemical.
  • Perfect for clearing baths, this citric acid helps ensure archival properties in your prints.
  • As a sequestering agent, it binds metal ions, preventing unwanted chemical reactions.
  • Enjoy the simplicity of use - easily create custom solutions with these citric acid crystals.