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Photographers' Formulary 10-1188 5LB Overview
Sodium Carbonate is commonly available in anhydrous and monohydrous forms. The crystalline form is available as Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, which is sodium carbonate decahydrate (use the yellow, unscented box). This can be safely substituted in almost all formulas calling for carbonate.
In the Box
- Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous - 5 Lbs.
Photographers' Formulary 10-1188 5LB Specs
| 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
|
| Notes |
Balanced Alkali (Kodalk) can be used as a substitute for carbonate or vice versa.
Cautions: Sodium carbonate releases a gas when added to an acid stop bath or an acid fixing bath; this gas may cause pinholes, or "blistering," to develop in film emulsions. |
| Package Weight |
5.35 lb
|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7 x 5.1 x 5"
|
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Description
Photographers' Formulary 10-1188 5LB Overview
Sodium Carbonate is commonly available in anhydrous and monohydrous forms. The crystalline form is available as Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, which is sodium carbonate decahydrate (use the yellow, unscented box). This can be safely substituted in almost all formulas calling for carbonate.
In the Box
- Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous - 5 Lbs.
Photographers' Formulary 10-1188 5LB Specs
| 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
|
| Notes |
Balanced Alkali (Kodalk) can be used as a substitute for carbonate or vice versa.
Cautions: Sodium carbonate releases a gas when added to an acid stop bath or an acid fixing bath; this gas may cause pinholes, or "blistering," to develop in film emulsions. |
| Package Weight |
5.35 lb
|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
7 x 5.1 x 5"
|
All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
