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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous - 1 Lb.

BH #PHSCALB • MFR #10-1189 1LB
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Photographers' Formulary Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous - 1 Lb.
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Photographers' Formulary 10-1189 1LB Overview

Sodium Carbonate is commonly available in anhydrous and monohydrous forms. The crystalline form is available as Arm & Hammer Washing Soda, which is sodium carbonate decahydrate (use the yellow, unscented box). This can be safely substituted in almost all formulas calling for carbonate.

UPC: 675152118936

Photographers' Formulary 10-1189 1LB Specs

Synonyms
Soda
Sal soda
Soda ash
Washing soda
Carbonate
Carbonate of soda
Carbonic acid, disodium salt; disodium carbonate
Soda ash
Appearance
White, odorless granular powder that absorbs moisture from the air
Uses
One of the principle alkalies (accelerators) used in development
Chemical Formula
Na2CO3
Notes
Balanced Alkali (Kodalk) can be used as a substitute for carbonate or vice versa.

Cautions: Sodium carbonate releases a gas when added to an acid stop bath or an acid fixing bath; this gas may cause pinholes, or "blistering," to develop in film emulsions.

Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.1 x 2.85 x 2.85"

Photographers' Formulary 10-1189 1LB Reviews

excellent

By Gaston
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-12-13

Kept dry, well packed and excellent quality

Your basic chemical

By Jim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-02

This does what Sodium carbonate does, and does it well

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