Ansco 45

SOLUTION 1

Water @ 125F
Sod. Metabisultite
Pyrogallol
Pot. Bromide
Water to make
750ml
9.8g
60.0g
1.1g
1.0L

SOLUTION 2

Water @ 125F
Sod. Sulfite
Water to make
750ml
105g
1.0L

SOLUTION 3

Water @ 125F
Sod. Carbonate
Water to make
750ml
85g
1.0L
This formula is recommended to those who prefer Pyro development. Stock solutions should be kept in stoppered bottles.

Tank Development--Take 1 part Solution 1, 2, 3 and add 11 parts water. Normal development time, from 9 to 12 minutes at 68 F (20 deg C).

Tray Development--Take 1 part each Solution 1, 2, 3 and add 7 parts water. Normal development time, from 6 to 8 minutes at 68 deg F (20 deg C). Solutions will keep well when stored separately but final developer should be used immediately after mixing.  

Solutions will keep well when stored separately but final developer should be used immediately after mixing.