What does Dektol developer do?
DEKTOL PAPER DEVELOPER is Kodak’s standard developer for tray processing. Produces neutral or cold tones with cold-tone papers and warm tones with warm- tone papers. Offers high capacity and uniform development rate. Also for use with some films.
Can I use Dektol to develop film?
Yes, you can use Dektol for film development. Dektol uses the same developing agents as D76, metol and hydroquinone, but the accelerator used by Dektol (Sodium Carbonate) is much stronger that the one used by D76 (Sodium Sulfite).
What is Dektol in photography?
Kodak’s Dektol is a standard developer for tray processing Dektol Developer produces neutral or cold tones with cold-tone papers, and warm tones with warm- tone papers Dektol offers high capacity and a uniform development rate.
What is Dektol made of?
Kodak Dektol is a standard powder paper developer for RC and fiber-based papers. Dektol is particularly rich, and suitable for processing in trays….Notify Me.
| Chemical Type | BW Paper Developer |
|---|---|
| Liquid/Powder | Powder |
What are the chemical components of the Dektol?
The Metol component of Dektol (an “MQ – or metol/hydroquinone developer) is a poison, and can also be responsible for allergic reactions. If you intend to mix developer from scratch, then you can substitute Phenidone for the Metol and have a less toxic mix.
What are the components of D 76 developer?
KODAK’S ORIGINAL D76 FORMULA
- Water (125 deg. F)….. 750ml.
- Metol (or “Elon”)….. 2g.
- Sodium Sulfite, anhydrous….. 100g.
- Hydroquinone….. 5g.
- Borax, granular….. 2g.
- Cold water to make 1 liter.
What color should Dektol be?
Might be fine. I’ve used a lot of Dektol and have had all the colors mentioned. Normal is clear to pale tan, like the color of pine wood.
How do I use Kodak Dektol?
To use Kodak Dektol you dilute the stock solution 1+2. That means one part stock solution to two parts water. Prepare the working solution from the stock solution directly before it is needed. Always make sure you mix together thoroughly before use.
How long does mixed Dektol last?
Kodak says that Dektol is good for about six months in a completely full container. Dektol is clear when fresh; it gradually changes to yellowish. then dark yellow, then reddish-brown as it ages.
How do you dilute D-76?
Kodak recommends using D-76 as a full-strength stock solution. But there is no reason to use it undiluted. For greater sharpness, but with a slight increase of grain, a 1+1 dilution is typically used, which is also recommended by Kodak.
Is Dektol supposed to be brown?
It’s fine. Mixed Dektol is a very light brown. It sounds like your Dektol was oxidized before it was mixed. It can happen when the dry Dektol has been stored for along time.