Photographers' Formulary 10lbs Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

SKU: PYSCBA10LB MFR: 10-1187 10LB
$29.95
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with our high-quality Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate.
  • Use as a principle accelerator in black & white film development for optimal image quality.
  • Our anhydrous Sodium Carbonate ensures a long shelf life, ready when you are for darkroom use.
  • Enjoy ease of use with this granular powder, simplifying your chemical mixing process.
  • Get archival properties in your prints; Sodium Carbonate aids in thorough chemical processing.
  • Fine-tune your grain control using this essential darkroom chemical for stunning photography.
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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Soda
    Sal soda
    Soda ash
    Washing soda
    Carbonate
    Carbonate of soda
    Carbonic acid, disodium salt; disodium carbonate
    Soda ash

  • Appearance

    White, odorless granular powder that absorbs moisture from the air

  • Uses

    One of the principle alkalies (accelerators) used in development

  • Chemical Formula

    Na2CO3

  • Weight

    10lbs (4.54kg)

About Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate

Where professional photography meets chemistry, you'll find the Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous. This high-quality, pure Sodium Carbonate is a key component in the development process of photographic film and paper, acting as a principal alkali or accelerator.

Crafted by the reputable brand, Photographers' Formulary, this product is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of photographers. It's not just a chemical, but a tool that helps create stunning visual narratives.

Please note, while Balanced Alkali (Kodalk) can be used as a substitute for carbonate or vice versa, Sodium Carbonate does release a gas when added to an acid stop bath or an acid fixing bath. This reaction may cause pinholes or "blistering" to develop in film emulsions.

Choose the Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous for a reliable, effective solution in your photographic development process.

Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate Features

  • High-quality Sodium Carbonate from trusted brand, Photographers' Formulary
  • Specifically designed for use in photographic development process
  • Acts as a principal alkali or accelerator in developing film and paper
  • Pure, professional-grade chemical for enhanced photography results
  • Potential substitute for Balanced Alkali (Kodalk) in development process
  • Note: May cause pinholes or "blistering" in film emulsions when added to acid baths

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with our high-quality Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate.
  • Use as a principle accelerator in black & white film development for optimal image quality.
  • Our anhydrous Sodium Carbonate ensures a long shelf life, ready when you are for darkroom use.
  • Enjoy ease of use with this granular powder, simplifying your chemical mixing process.
  • Get archival properties in your prints; Sodium Carbonate aids in thorough chemical processing.
  • Fine-tune your grain control using this essential darkroom chemical for stunning photography.