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Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L liquid concentrate in a white plastic jug with blue label

Ilford

Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L liquid concentrate #1984565

SKU CH-CW5W-XECKE

Non-hardening rapid fixer concentrate for black-and-white film and paper, diluted for manual or machine processing at 18–40 °C (66–104 °F)

  • Non-hardening formula preserves emulsion integrity
  • Ammonium thiosulphate fixer works without hypo
  • Liquid concentrate dilutes for flexible processing
  • Suits manual and machine workflows
  • Operates reliably from 18 to 40 °C (66-104 °F)

Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L concentrate

Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L liquid concentrate is a non-hardening rapid fixer for black-and-white film and paper. Supplied as a concentrate, it is diluted with water before use. The ammonium thiosulphate formula contains no sodium thiosulphate and works without added hardeners. It suits both manual and machine processing workflows.

Temperature range and processing fit

The fixer performs optimally between 18 and 40 degrees Celsius (66 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit). This range covers standard darkroom and rotary-processor temperatures, so the jump from a slower or hardening fixer is worth it when you need consistent, rapid fixing across that window without mixing separate hardener solutions.

Darkroom users and alternatives

Photographers who process black-and-white film or paper in trays, tanks or automatic processors will find the concentrate format economical and the non-hardening chemistry convenient for subsequent washing. Users who require a hardening fixer for very soft emulsion stocks or who only process colour materials should look at products formulated for those specific needs.

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Questions about this item

What working temperature range does the Ilford Rapid Fixer 5 L concentrate require?

It performs optimally between 18 and 40 degrees Celsius (66 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit).

How do I prepare the concentrate for manual or machine processing?

Dilute the liquid concentrate with water according to the dilution ratio printed on the bottle before pouring into your processing tank or machine.

When will the ammonium thiosulphate fixer need replacing?

Replace the working solution once its fixing capacity is exhausted, which depends on the volume of film or paper processed through it.

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