Ammonium Thiosulfate

[Marco Buonocore]

Around 2 minutes I would think, I looked in my 3 Agfa/Orwo Rezepte books and there's no times given, but it's recommended for Films & Plates not paper by Agfa/Orwo. The clearing time with films is quite fast less than 30 seconds, but a lot depends on throughput.

Ian

That's certainly fast - thank you. It sounds like something worth pursuing.

 

[jonw]

Gerald, Mason states that Ammonium Thiosulphate is more stable if there's 20% Sodium Thiosulphate present, so perhaps Agfa 304 is actually more stable than say Hypam or Ilford & Kodak Rapid Fixers.

Ian

Ian, what time do you use for fixing film? i plan to mix some Agfa 304 this weekend and want to use it for Ilford Pan F (old bulk 35mm film) and Ultra Fine Xtreme 400. Any recommendations? Thank you. Jon

 

[miha]

Based on relatively short fixing times, I suspect TT Vario Fix contains some ammonium salts as well.

http://www.fotofachversand.at/pdf/Tetenal_Vario_Fix_Powder_Gebrauchsanleitung.pdf

 

[Ian Grant]

Ian, what time do you use for fixing film? i plan to mix some Agfa 304 this weekend and want to use it for Ilford Pan F (old bulk 35mm film) and Ultra Fine Xtreme 400. Any recommendations? Thank you. Jon

I usually fix films for 3-4 mins, essentially it must be at least twice the clearing time, so as my film fix gets used I use some old film to check the clearing time. With 35mm use the leader.

Ian

 

[jonw]

Appreciate everyone's help. Jon

 

[Gerald C Koch]

Gerald, Mason states that Ammonium Thiosulphate is more stable if there's 20% Sodium Thiosulphate present, so perhaps Agfa 304 is actually more stable than say Hypam or Ilford & Kodak Rapid Fixers.

Ian

Thanks Ian! Now I'm trying to figure out how I missed this fact since I've been thru most of Mason several times. ???

 

[Ian Grant]

Thanks Ian! Now I'm trying to figure out how I missed this fact since I've been thru most of Mason several times. ???

I don't recall the comment either before I refereed to Mason on Saturday. I do remember seeing a Fixer MSDS in the last couple of months and noticing both Ammonium and Sodium Thiosulphate were present in about that same 80% - 20% ratio and being surprised. Off hand I can't remember what brand of fixer.

Ian