Bill Troop’s TF-2 alkaline Fixer

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Ideal for both film and paper fixing except flat grain films Kodak T-Max and Ilford’s Delta range

Below is for 1 liter and start the mix with 750ml heated to about 50c to aid blending.

Sodium Thiosulphate (Crystals)250g (weigh this)
or Sodium Thiosulphate (Anhyd)120g (weigh this)
Sodium Sulphite15g or 2 x Teaspoons
Sodium Metaborate10g or 2 Teaspoons

Use it straight as mixed at 20 degrees C.

It only lasts for about 1 month.

Fix the film for 1 to 2 minutes and paper for 2 minutes.

Fixes about 10 to 20 films and 40 10×8 prints

It washes out easily so a massive reduction in possible fixes left behind and causing issues later.

Tip: Test the fix on some film to check the film goes clear after a short time say 30 or 40 seconds. Much longer, then mix a new batch.

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