bernard_L
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Recently I bought for the first time Adox fixer Adofix Plus. Label says "Rapid Fixer". Prepared 1+9 dilution about 3 weeks ago. Processed just 3 prints 13x18cm (5x7"). Today performed a clip test (35mm film) to establish the (almost) new condition and later monitor for exhaustion.
Clearing took just over 3 minutes. Previously, with Ilford rapid fixer, or Tetenal Superfix, the 1+9 dilution (what I use for paper for paper) passed the film clip test in just over 1 minute (fresh mix, discard when clearing time has doubled).
Does anyone have a similar or relevant experience? I wonder whether the Adox Adofix has:
- lower concentration and therefore capacity per bottle of concentrate
or..
- some different formulation, say semi-rapid(??) as a compromise to achieve other properties??
Also, this: "After opening the concentrate shall be used up within about 3 months.". Other brands may have a similar warning. I do not use up 1 litre of concentrate in 3 months. I do perform regular clip tests. Any comments, other than the stern warning "abide by the writing on the label"?
Clearing took just over 3 minutes. Previously, with Ilford rapid fixer, or Tetenal Superfix, the 1+9 dilution (what I use for paper for paper) passed the film clip test in just over 1 minute (fresh mix, discard when clearing time has doubled).
Does anyone have a similar or relevant experience? I wonder whether the Adox Adofix has:
- lower concentration and therefore capacity per bottle of concentrate
or..
- some different formulation, say semi-rapid(??) as a compromise to achieve other properties??
Also, this: "After opening the concentrate shall be used up within about 3 months.". Other brands may have a similar warning. I do not use up 1 litre of concentrate in 3 months. I do perform regular clip tests. Any comments, other than the stern warning "abide by the writing on the label"?