Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
Economizing some more, I plan to eschew the cost and shipping charges (which are about equal) of my usual acetic acid stop when my stock runs out soon, and am looking toward citric acid as a replacement, since I have not seen anyone recommending ascorbic acid (which I already have) for stop. I'd like to have a teaspoon-type dilution for the citric, i.e., x tsp per liter, please. Unless hearing otherwise, I'll assume a capacity of 15 or more 8x10s per liter.
Thanks.
Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I use one scant teaspoon food grade citric acid crystals, bought in a can.
I always mix new in 11X14 trays and toss after 10 8X10 prints.
No smell at all.
Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I use 15 grams per litre and usually use 2 litres for printing. not sure how many prints I get but have processed more than 10 11x14 ( I think) and it still passed the squeak test).
My citric acid is food grade and bought in 55 lb bulk container.
Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I just purchased a 5# bag from Amazon. $15.
15 gr is more than a level Tbsp, less than heaping. Exactly equal to one generous T.
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I'm using 9% table apple vinegar, approx. 10 g. for 1 liter stop bath
Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I use 1 tsp per liter and typically have 2L in the tray. I don't keep specific track of how many prints have been through the stop, but my typically printing session is about 20 sheets of paper total, including test strips, work prints, etc.
Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I use about a tablespoon per liter and keep using it until it fails to turn the feel of a print "rubbery" in a few seconds. I have no clue about capacity; citric acid is cheap enough not to worry about things like capacity and cost.
I sometimes use an acetic acid stop, which is simply a generous dash of cleaning vinegar to a liter of water.
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Re: Citric acid for 1-shot stop bath
I throw a tablespoon of citric acid in about a liter of water,and start working.