Developing xray film ??

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xray@fun.org - 04 May 2005 07:39 GMT

Just scooped a box of 11x17 xray film..
supposedly sensitive in th IR band, 800nm

there's the home-made box camera sitting around waiting for a test 6hr
exposure..
Then there is also the idea of using it as a b/w xparency (expose with
??? .. maybe a slide projector?)

Any idea of what kind of conventional chemistry could tray develop it?
Or do I soak it in coffee (not that thread again..)

Someone out there MUST have played around with xray film before.
Please reply to group..
thanks
V.

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Scott Coutts - 06 May 2005 14:34 GMT

> Just scooped a box of 11x17 xray film..
> supposedly sensitive in th IR band, 800nm
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> thanks
> V.

Hi,

We use X-ray film routinely at work. Are you sure it's IR sensitive?
Ours certainly isnt. Also, do you know what base colour it is? Often
it's blue-base film rather than clear or grey.

Scott.

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xray@fun.org - 07 May 2005 04:24 GMT

Blue bae, Agfa Scopix LT800B
OR laser imaging film
14x17 sheets
data sheet sez 800nm peak sensitivity..
Of Course, should be rammed through a machine (which I dont have)
but I was wondering if anyone ever tried conventional chemistry on
such stuff.. D76? D19? Dektol? Hot Coffee?
Does it even use silver chemistry?

Obviously looking for a novelty transparency effect..

Guess I can try to blast an image onto it with a slide projector
loaded with a BW negative. The data sheet sez it can be loaded in
subdued light..

Just looking for prior experience
V.
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>Hi,
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>Scott.

>> Just scooped a box of 11x17 xray film..
>> supposedly sensitive in th IR band, 800nm
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>> thanks
>> V.

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