Photographic Fixing Bath

Photographic Fixing Bath is a chemical solution used in the development process of traditional film photography. It is part of the supply class Photographic Supplies, which falls under the supply group Photographic Equipment.

The fixing bath is used to remove any remaining light-sensitive silver halide crystals from the photographic film or paper after the development and stop bath stages. This process ensures that the image is stabilized and no further changes occur when exposed to light.

The fixing bath typically contains a fixing agent, such as sodium thiosulfate, which reacts with the silver halide crystals to form soluble compounds that can be easily washed away. It also contains other chemicals to control the pH level and prevent the formation of unwanted precipitates.

Photographic Fixing Bath is an essential component in the traditional darkroom workflow, as it helps to make the developed images permanent and resistant to fading or discoloration over time.