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 Kodak D-72

Water (about 125F)

500cc

Elon (Metol)

3.1 grams

Sodium Sulfite

45 grams

Hydroquinone

12.2 grams

Sodium Carbonate

67.5 grams

Potassium Bromide

1.9 grams

Cold water to make

1 liter



For use: Dilute 1 to 1 for Velox, 1 to 2 for Azo and 1 to 4 for bromide papers.

Develop Velox and Azo 45 seconds at 70F (21C).

For colder tones on Azo, dilute as for Velox

Develop bromide papers 1-1/2 minutes at 70F (21C).



 Developing formula for Velox, Azo and Bromide papers
From "Elementary Photographic Chemistry," Eastman Kodak 1929


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