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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Potassium Metabisulfite

SKU: PYPMETA1LB MFR: 10-1050 1LB
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent mixing with our high-quality Potassium Metabisulfite for reliable results.
  • Extend developer life! Use as a preservative in your black and white film developers.
  • Get archival prints! Acidify your fixing baths with Potassium Metabisulfite easily.
  • A versatile darkroom chemical, use in place of sodium sulfite in select developers.
  • Ensure image quality; our Potassium Metabisulfite helps maintain developer effectiveness.
  • Easy to use crystalline powder; this Potassium Metabisulfite dissolves quickly and cleanly.
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2019-11-27T07:23:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Source for Alt Process Chemicals

It’s a chemical widely available. Adorama had the best price once shipping was included.

Raphael W.

Photographers' Formulary Potassium Metabisulfite Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Metabisulfite of potash
    Potassium pyrosulfite
    pyrosulfurous acid, dipotassium salt
    Disulfurous acid, dipotassium salt
    Potassium disulfite

  • Appearance

    Transparent needle crystals or crystalline powder
    Odor of sulfur dioxide

  • Uses

    As a preservative in developers
    Used in place of sodium sulfite in some developers
    Used for acidifying fixing baths

  • Chemical Formula

    K2S2O5

  • Weight

    1lbs (0.45kg)

  • UPC Code

    675152105035

About Photographers' Formulary Potassium Metabisulfite

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Good Source for Alt Process Chemicals

By Raphael W.

It’s a chemical widely available. Adorama had the best price once shipping was included.

Explore the world of photography with our 1lb Potassium Metabisulfite from Photographers' Formulary. This high-quality, professional-grade chemical is a crucial component in the photographic development process, acting as an effective preservative in developers.

Often used as a reliable alternative to sodium sulfite, Potassium Metabisulfite provides the same weight-for-weight replacement, ensuring consistency in your photographic results. It's also commonly used for acidifying fixing baths, further enhancing its versatility in the darkroom.

This durable chemical is designed to withstand the rigors of the development process, providing reliable and consistent results every time. However, please note that it deteriorates rapidly in air, so proper storage is essential to maintain its effectiveness.

Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, our 1lb Potassium Metabisulfite is an essential addition to your photography toolkit. It's not only effective in black and white photography but also plays a significant role in color photography.

Experience the convenience of purchasing in bulk and enjoy the assurance of using a product from a reputable brand known for its high-quality photography chemicals. With our 1lb Potassium Metabisulfite, you can focus on capturing stunning images, knowing that you have a reliable developer at your disposal.

Photographers' Formulary Potassium Metabisulfite Features

  • Professional-grade 1lb Potassium Metabisulfite for photographic development
  • Effective preservative in developers, often replacing sodium sulfite
  • Versatile use in both black and white and color photography
  • Ideal for acidifying fixing baths in the darkroom
  • Bulk availability for convenience and long-term use
  • Product from Photographers' Formulary, a reputable brand in photography chemicals

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent mixing with our high-quality Potassium Metabisulfite for reliable results.
  • Extend developer life! Use as a preservative in your black and white film developers.
  • Get archival prints! Acidify your fixing baths with Potassium Metabisulfite easily.
  • A versatile darkroom chemical, use in place of sodium sulfite in select developers.
  • Ensure image quality; our Potassium Metabisulfite helps maintain developer effectiveness.
  • Easy to use crystalline powder; this Potassium Metabisulfite dissolves quickly and cleanly.