Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Bicarbonate

SKU: PYPBI1LB MFR: 10-0925 1LB
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Key Features

  • Achieve superior image quality with this 1lb of Photographers' Formulary Potassium Bicarbonate.
  • Use as an alkali accelerator in your film developers for enhanced tonal range control.
  • Formulate concentrated solutions easily; potassium carbonate's solubility is much greater.
  • Substitute for sodium carbonate to get warmer tones in black and white paper development.
  • Ensure archival properties in your prints by using this high-quality darkroom chemical.
  • Enjoy ease of use with this white, odorless, granular powder for consistent results.
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Photographers' Formulary Potassium Bicarbonate Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Carbonate of potash
    Pearl ash
    Potash
    Salt of tartar
    Salt of wormwood
    Sub-carbonate of potash
    Potassium acid carbonate
    Carbonic acid
    Monopotassium salt
    Potassium hydrogen carbonate

  • Appearance

    White, deliquescent, granular powder Odorless

  • Uses

    Since potassium carbonate is more soluble than sodium carbonate, it is used in concentrated solutions where an alkali is needed. Potassium carbonate can be substituted for sodium carbonate an alkali accelerator in developers. As is solubility is much greater developers with greater concentration can be formulated. Thirteen parts by weight are equal to 10 parts by weight with sodium carbonate. Substituting potassium carbonate for sodium carbonate Will help obtain warmer tones in paper development

  • Chemical Formula

    KHCO3

  • Weight

    1lbs (0.45kg)

About Photographers' Formulary Potassium Bicarbonate

With Photographers' Formulary's 1lbs Potassium Bicarbonate, you can elevate your photography development process to a professional level. This high-quality, pure potassium bicarbonate is more soluble than sodium carbonate, making it an ideal choice for concentrated solutions where an alkali is required.

This product is specifically designed to act as an alkali accelerator in developers, allowing for the formulation of developers with greater concentration. With a ratio of thirteen parts by weight being equivalent to ten parts by weight of sodium carbonate, this potassium bicarbonate provides an efficient and effective solution for your photography needs.

Moreover, substituting potassium bicarbonate for sodium carbonate can help achieve warmer tones in paper development, enhancing the overall quality of your photographic prints. Please note, when substituting potassium carbonate anhydrous, multiply the amount of sodium carbonate monohydrate by 0.90.

In essence, this essential photography tool from Photographers' Formulary is not just a product, but a gateway to superior photographic development, offering you the quality and effectiveness you need to produce stunning results.

Photographers' Formulary Potassium Bicarbonate Features

  • High-quality, pure 1lbs Potassium Bicarbonate from reputable brand Photographers' Formulary
  • Ideal for concentrated solutions, offering superior solubility compared to sodium carbonate
  • Serves as an effective alkali accelerator in photography developers
  • Enables formulation of developers with greater concentration for enhanced results
  • Helps achieve warmer tones in paper development for improved photographic quality
  • Specific conversion ratio for substituting potassium carbonate anhydrous with sodium carbonate monohydrate

Key Features

  • Achieve superior image quality with this 1lb of Photographers' Formulary Potassium Bicarbonate.
  • Use as an alkali accelerator in your film developers for enhanced tonal range control.
  • Formulate concentrated solutions easily; potassium carbonate's solubility is much greater.
  • Substitute for sodium carbonate to get warmer tones in black and white paper development.
  • Ensure archival properties in your prints by using this high-quality darkroom chemical.
  • Enjoy ease of use with this white, odorless, granular powder for consistent results.