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ID-14 Ilford Contrast Developer
| Metol | 1.5 g | |
| Sodium Sulphite (anh) | 75 g | |
| Hydroquinone | 12 g | |
| Sodium Carbonate (anh) | 37.5 g | |
| Potassium Bromide | 2 g | |
| Water to | 1 litre |
To use: Full Strength for highest contrast. Can be used at 1+1. 1+3 for lower contrast.
ID-14 can be made up as a more concentrated stock solution and keeps well with an excellent shelf life.
Concentrated Stock Solution ID-14
| Metol | 3 g | 15 g | |
| Sodium Sulphite (anh) | 150 g | 725 g | |
| Hydroquinone | 30 g | 150 g | |
| Sodium Carbonate (anh) | 75 g | 375 g | For higher concentrations the Carbonate is best sustituted wit |
| Potassium Bromide | 4 g | 20 g | Potassium Carbonate and Sodium or Potassium Hydroxide |
| Water to | 1 litre | 5 litres | amounts will be added shortly |
To use: Dilute 1+1 or 1+ 3, 1+5 for lower contrast