alternative zu d23a&b

[RalphLambrecht]

ici like to try d23 with fp4 and trix, but mixing two solutions of a developerturns me off a bit. Is there an easier alternative to solution b if you have solution a already? i'm hoping for something such as a different dilution of a to make b.any thoughts?

 

[Gerald C Koch]

No, solution B must be moderately to strongly alkaline for the divided developer to work. Usually it is simply a solution of borax, sodium carbonate or sodium metaborate.

 

[artonpaper]

D-23 works perfectly well without the solution B. It is similar to D-76 that way. The extra time in the alkaline solution does increase the low density areas on the film as well as base fog. So if you want to use solution B, you could simply add 9.5 teaspoons of borax to a liter of water for the second bath. What I do is I use white plastic film containers or larger plastic containers or small plastic drinking cups. I measure the amount of powder I need for a given formula, pour it into the container and mark the side of the plastic container with a black marker pen. The you don't have to fuss so much with a scale or multiple spoons full. Just scoop your powders up to the line.

 

[BradS]

D-23??? there is no solution A&B...there is only D-23. It is as simple as it gets, 7.5grams of metol and 100 grams of sodium sulfite in a liter of water...if you want, you can even mix it up with measuring cups and do just fine.

 

[Gerald C Koch]

I believe that the OP was referring to a two bath version of D-23.

 

[RalphLambrecht]

iwas.iwas.