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 Sulphite | 15g or 2 x Teaspoons |
Sodium Metaborate | 10g 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.