Processing the x-ray film

When the film with the latent image is placed into an automatic processor it goes through (name the four components of processing)

What does the developer do?

Is it alkaline or acidic?

What are the five agents and what do they do?

What is the purpose of the restrainer in the developer?

Which chemical is in both the developer and fixer and what does it do?

How does developer temperature affect density and contrast?

What is the  temperature range that  is considered ideal for processing?

What is the purpose of the fixer?

Is it alkaline or acidic?

What are the agents of the fixer and what do they do?

What does the wash and the dryer do?

What does the roller transit system consist of?

Which rollers are on the bottom of each section and which are on the top?

What helps the film make turns?

What do entrance rollers do?

What is the replenishment system?

How can contamination be avoided?

FROM BUSHONG

What does a microswitch do?

What is hypo retention?  

What is the purpose of the fixer?