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Photographers' Formulary 1lbs Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic

SKU: PYSPHTR1LB MFR: 10-1310 1LB
$36.95
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Key Features

  • Achieve optimal negative development with our high-quality Sodium Phosphate.
  • Use as an effective water softener in your darkroom for consistent results.
  • Our 1lbs pack of Sodium Phosphate is perfect for cleaning fixer-contaminated trays.
  • Enjoy consistent mixing with our tribasic formula for reliable darkroom chemistry.
  • A versatile alkali, our Sodium Phosphate enhances your black and white development.
  • Ensure archival properties in your prints using Photographers' Formulary chemicals.
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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Phosphate Specifications

  • Synonyms

    Normal sodium ortho-phosphate
    Tribasic
    TSP
    Trisodium orthophospate
    Trisodium Phosphate, 12-Hydrate
    Phosphoric Acid, Trisodium Salt, Dodecahydrate

  • Appearance

    Colorless, needle crystals
    Smaller than the dibasic crystals
    Odorless

  • Uses

    An alkali used as a substitute for caustic and carbonate alkalies in negative development
    Used as a water softener
    Good for cleaning and detoxifying vessels and trays that contained fixer.

  • Chemical Formula

    Na2PO2 . 12H2O

  • Weight

    1lbs (0.45kg)

About Photographers' Formulary Sodium Phosphate

Sodium Phosphate Uses
• An alkali used as a substitute for caustic and carbonate alkalies in negative development
• Used as a water softener
• Good for cleaning and detoxifying vessels and trays that contained fixer

Note:

1. Most of the TV "miracle" cleaners are TSP compound, plus carrying agents and coloring. Also known as T.S.P. General cleaner for spills in work area, scouring dyepots. Generally fairly safe but can cause irreversible damage if ingested. Pour down toilet.
2. Alternatives: Baking soda, tartaric acid, water softener.
3. Source: Grocery store or hardware store

Key Features

  • Achieve optimal negative development with our high-quality Sodium Phosphate.
  • Use as an effective water softener in your darkroom for consistent results.
  • Our 1lbs pack of Sodium Phosphate is perfect for cleaning fixer-contaminated trays.
  • Enjoy consistent mixing with our tribasic formula for reliable darkroom chemistry.
  • A versatile alkali, our Sodium Phosphate enhances your black and white development.
  • Ensure archival properties in your prints using Photographers' Formulary chemicals.