RP01 - Sodium Thiosulfate
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP02 - Sodium Bisulfite
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP03 - Potassium Oxalate
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP04 - Potassium Ferricyanide
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP05 - Potassium Bromide
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP06 - Oxalic Acid
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP07 - Ferric Ammonium Citrate
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP08 - EDTA Tetra Sodium
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP09 - Copper (I) Chloride
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP10 - Copper (II) Chloride
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP11 - Citric Acid
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).
RP12 - Potassium Aluminum Sulfate
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Can replace acetic or citric acid in a pinch.
Instantly halts development by dropping pH.
Why use it? No vinegar smell; easy to measure.
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Handy for bringing developers, fixers, or toners back into spec if they drift alkaline.
Useful in experimental/alt-process setups where precise acidity matters.
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Some fixer formulas benefit from extra acidity to improve stability or working life.
More common in custom-mixed or older recipes.
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Employed in niche recipes where a strong, dry acid is preferred (e.g., certain pre-acid baths).