Re: Sodium vs. Potassium Carbonate

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From: Tala Brandeis (brandeis@pacbell.net)
Date: 05/27/00-02:16:06 PM Z


Jack Fulton wrote:
>
> This run of info on the carbonates is most interesting.
> My paper developer is the standard D72 mixed at home and I use the Soda Ash
> (100% Sodium Carbonate) from swimming pool and hot tub sales rooms. It is the
> standard low quality version of sodium carbonate and looks dirtier than the
> photo version, say, sold by Kodak or, in our area, the Lauder Chemical
> company. I don't notice much, if any, difference in the quality of the print.
>
> Just to make sure I'm not being ignorant, does Sil or others have a thought on
> my using this "cheaper" version?
>
> Would potassium carbonate make ANY difference in paper developers?
>
> Thanks
> Jack Fulton


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