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Flashcards in Film Processing Deck (11)
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1
Q

List the chemicals used in manual processing

A

Developer

Fixer

2
Q

Is Developer an alkaline or acidic solution?

A

Alkaline

3
Q

What word describes the developer solution that has deteriorated due to being exposed to air?

A

Oxidation

4
Q

What type of image does developer produce?

A

A latent image - an image that is not visible to the naked eye

5
Q

What is the temperature range of the processing chemicals?

A

18-22oC

6
Q

What piece of equipment would you use to avoid spillage of the processing solutions when ‘topping up’ the processing solutions?

A

A funnel

7
Q

What is the purpose of the ‘safelight’ during processing?

A

avoids exposing the film to light

allows operators to see and work safely during processing

8
Q

How often should checks be carried out on the processing solutions?

A

Daily

9
Q

What piece of equipment is used to carry out the daily checks on processing solutions?

A

A Step Wedge

10
Q

What is the sequence of an automatic processor?

A

Developer, fixer, wash, dry

11
Q

How are the film packet plastic wrapping, paper and foil disposed of?

A

In Hazardous Waste (non-infectious)