It has been pointed out that Divided D-23 is not really a truly divided developer: initial development occurs in Solution A, and continues in Solution B.
The formula is given as follows:
Solution A: 75 g Metol, 100g Sodium Sulfite, water to make 1 Liter
Solution B: 2 g Borax, water to make 1 Liter
Why can't we put the Sodium Sulfite in Solution B instead ? That's the same as D-23 itself. Is it because the film will develop in Metol alone ?
Is Divided D-76 not truly a divided developer either ?
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