Residual fixer on processed films over time can turn films brown. This browning deteriorates the image, making the films
useless for comparison. To monitor the amount of residual fixer, Model provides the Fixer Retention Test Kit Gammex
166B. The kit contains residual hypo test solution and a hypo estimator test strip.
Model Number:Model 166B GOLDWEI Item No.:UPGX-166B
Fixer Retention Test Kit
Model 166B
Residual fixer on processed films over time can turn films brown. This browning deteriorates the image, making the films
useless for comparison. To monitor the amount of residual fixer, Gammex provides the Fixer Retention Test Kit Gammex
166B. The kit contains residual hypo test solution and a hypo estimator test strip. A drop of solution is placed on the
emulsion side of a freshly processed film. After waiting two minutes, the area where the solution has dried is compared to
the hypo estimator. Residual hypo in the film should be 0.02 grams per square meter.
SPECIFICATIONAS
Residual Hypo Test Solution . . 2 fluid ounces
Hypo Estimator Test Strip . . . Four stain densities
Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3x11x5.5 cm
(1.25x4.5x2 in)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 g (2.8 oz)