Dekol-type developer substituting ascorbic acid for hydroquinone and Phenidone for metol.

STOCK SOLUTION

Chemical	Amount	Units
Water (125°F/52°C)	750	ml
Phenidone	0.3	g
Sodium sulfite (anhy)	45	g
Ascorbic Acid	19	g
Sodium carbonate (mono)*	90	g
Potassium bromide	1.9	g
Water to make	1000	ml

*77 g Sodium carbonate (anhy).

USING THE DEVELOPER
Dilute between 1:1 and 1:4, with 1:3 for normal contrast.

NOTE
3.0 g of metol may be substituted for the Phenidone.

REFERENCE
Chris Patton's E-72 Print Developer, Formula #81, The Darkroom Cookbook, 2nd Edition, Stephen G. Anchell, p.192

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