Pharmacopeia
“The artist lives to express himself and, in so doing, enriches the world.”
—Henry Miller
The chemicals listed here represent those used in the formulas in this book. Familiarizing yourself with their properties and uses will greatly enhance your darkroom skills.
In a few cases, the chemical will be found under its common name. Information such as common grades and uses will be given where applicable. In a few instances substitutions will be given.
CHEMICAL TERMS
Acid A compound usually having a sour taste and capable of neutralizing alkali—most developers are alkaline. Solutions with a pH less than 7 are considered acid. An example of a common acid would be lemon juice.
Alkali The opposite of an acid is a compound, or salt (e.g., ...
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