Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Chlorate

SKU: PYPOCHL10G MFR: 10-0950 10G
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results in platinum & palladium printing with this oxidizing agent.
  • Use as a reliable bleaching agent; potassium chlorate ensures archival quality prints.
  • Our fine grain potassium chlorate is perfect for creating historic flash powder.
  • Get creative with platinum and palladium printing using this essential darkroom chemical.
  • Ensure long shelf-life of your photographic solutions with potassium chlorate.
  • Potassium chlorate: an easy dilution chemical for all your darkroom needs.
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Photographers' Formulary Potassium Chlorate Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Potash chlorate
    Chloric acid, potassium salt
    Berthollet Salt

  • Appearance

    White crystals or powder
    Odorless

  • Uses

    Bleaching agent
    Oxidizing agent
    Used in platinum and palladium printing

  • Chemical Formula

    KClO3

  • Notes

    In the late 1880s it was discovered that magnesium powder, if mixed with an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate, would ignite with very little persuasion. This led to the introduction of flash powder. It would be spread on a metal dish the flash powder would be set off by percussion - sparks from a flint wheel, electrical fuse or just by applying a taper

  • Notes (Cont.)

    However the explosive flash powder could be quite dangerous if misused. This was not really superseded until the invention of the flashbulb in the late 1920s

  • Volume

    10g (0.35 oz)

  • UPC Code

    675152950017

About Photographers' Formulary Potassium Chlorate

Be prepared to enhance your photographic development process with the Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Chlorate. This high-quality chemical compound, often used in the field of photography, is a crucial component in many traditional photographic development formulas.

The Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Chlorate is meticulously processed to ensure optimal purity and consistency, making it a reliable choice for both professional photographers and photography enthusiasts. Whether you're working in a professional studio or a home darkroom, this potassium chlorate can help you achieve the precise results you're aiming for.

This product is part of our extensive range of photography chemicals, showcasing our commitment to providing all the necessary tools for your photographic journey. With the Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Chlorate, you're not just purchasing a product, but a key ingredient to unlock your creative potential in the realm of photography.

Remember, safety is paramount when handling chemicals. Always follow the recommended safety guidelines when using the Photographers' Formulary 10g Potassium Chlorate.

Note: This product is intended for photographic use only. It is not suitable for any other purpose.

Photographers' Formulary Potassium Chlorate Features

  • High-quality chemical compound for photographic development
  • Provides optimal purity and consistency for reliable results
  • Ideal for use in both professional studios and home darkrooms
  • Unlocks creative potential in the realm of photography
  • Intended for photographic use only, not suitable for other purposes

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results in platinum & palladium printing with this oxidizing agent.
  • Use as a reliable bleaching agent; potassium chlorate ensures archival quality prints.
  • Our fine grain potassium chlorate is perfect for creating historic flash powder.
  • Get creative with platinum and palladium printing using this essential darkroom chemical.
  • Ensure long shelf-life of your photographic solutions with potassium chlorate.
  • Potassium chlorate: an easy dilution chemical for all your darkroom needs.