[pure-silver] Re: 'Ripening' procedure for developer?
- From: Alfonso Gorostiza <arrillaga@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 04 May 2007 09:17:17 +0200
Hi, all,
When I make ID-11 or D-76, I mix the powder into 45-50ºC water and
then keep the solution in the darkroom one or two days to get working
temperature of 20ºC.
I think this cooling-down period is acting as curing time as well.
My ?0,02.
Cheers
Alfonso
h> I have heard it be said that, for optimum and consistent performance,
h> developers should 'ripen' or 'cure' 12-18 hours after preparation. It seems
h> this entails just being contained in the flask coming to room temp and
h> beyond. Is there a photo-chemist out there who could comment on this
h> procedure?
h> Thanks,
h> Harry.
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