Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Hydroxide

SKU: PYSHY100G MFR: 10-1270 100G
$6.95
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Key Features

  • Achieve archival quality in your prints with this 100g Sodium Hydroxide.
  • Enjoy consistent results in your darkroom developing with our quality formula.
  • This high-energy accelerator ensures fine grain in your black and white photos.
  • Use as a powerful alkali for quick-acting developers; great for experienced users.
  • Our Sodium Hydroxide offers an extended shelf life when stored in a sealed bottle.
  • Experience a wide tonal range in your prints when using this caustic alkali.
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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Hydroxide Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Caustic alkali
    Caustic soda
    Hydrate of soda
    Soda lye
    Sodic hydrate
    Lye
    Sodium hydroxide solid
    Sodium hydrate
    Red Devil Lye
    Mineral alkali

  • Appearance

    White, deliquescent pellets or flakes
    Odorless

  • Uses

    High-energy accelerator or alkali sometimes used to activate low-energy developing agents (e.g. hydroquinone)
    Caustic alkalis are most often used where a powerful and quick-acting developer is required. Developers compounded with caustic alkali have poor keeping properties and are soon exhausted

  • Chemical Formula

    NaOH

  • Notes

    Store in a well-sealed bottle. Weigh it rapidly as it can pick up moisture from the air and change its weight
    Cautions: Of all the chemicals commonly used in the black & white darkroom, this is perhaps the most caustic. It is the same chemical used in many commercial drain cleaners

  • Volume

    100g (3.53 oz)

  • UPC Code

    675152127037

About Photographers' Formulary Sodium Hydroxide

Are you in search of a high-quality chemical for your photographic processing needs Look no further than the Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Hydroxide. This essential reagent is a staple in both traditional film development and various photographic processes, ensuring precision and reliability in your work.

Crafted for the meticulous photographer who demands consistency and quality, our Sodium Hydroxide comes in a 100-gram quantity, perfectly measured for accurate formulation of your photographic solutions. Whether you're a professional in a darkroom or an enthusiast experimenting with alternative processes, this product is an indispensable component in creating your desired effects.

Sodium Hydroxide, also known as lye or caustic soda, is a key ingredient in the preparation of developers, fixers, and other photographic chemicals. Its highly reactive nature allows for the precise control of pH levels, which is crucial for the development of high-quality photographic prints and negatives.

Our packaging ensures the Sodium Hydroxide remains pure and uncontaminated, preserving its efficacy for every use. The resealable container also provides safe storage, minimizing exposure to moisture and air, which could affect its reactive properties.

Incorporate the Photographers' Formulary 100g Sodium Hydroxide into your photographic process to achieve consistent results and the utmost in image quality. This product is a must-have for any serious photographer who values the craft of traditional photography and the art of image development.

Photographers' Formulary Sodium Hydroxide Features

  • High-quality 100g Sodium Hydroxide for precise photographic processing
  • Essential for the formulation of developers, fixers, and other photographic chemicals
  • Ensures accurate control of pH levels for high-quality prints and negatives
  • Packaged in a resealable container for purity preservation and safe storage
  • Ideal for professional photographers and enthusiasts in traditional and alternative processes
  • Enhances consistency and quality in image development and film processing

Key Features

  • Achieve archival quality in your prints with this 100g Sodium Hydroxide.
  • Enjoy consistent results in your darkroom developing with our quality formula.
  • This high-energy accelerator ensures fine grain in your black and white photos.
  • Use as a powerful alkali for quick-acting developers; great for experienced users.
  • Our Sodium Hydroxide offers an extended shelf life when stored in a sealed bottle.
  • Experience a wide tonal range in your prints when using this caustic alkali.