TF-3 Fixer

Alkaline fixer for use with PMK and other staining film developers.

Recipe

Chemical Amount
Ammonium thiosulfate (58-60%) 800 ml
Sodium sulfite (anhydrous) 60 g
Sodium metaborate (Kodalk) 5 g
Distilled water to make 1000 ml

Mix chemicals in the listed order.

Usage

Dilute 1+4 for working solution for both film and paper. Fix film for two times the clearing time. Fix paper for 2 minutes.

Comments

This formula is faster than older hypo-based fixers but takes longer than acid-based fixers. Keeps for 3 months as stock solution.

Published: 2022-11-30