The Chemistry of Photography1

Photography is a very complex form of art, which uses standard chemicals and scientific equations. It is a chemical reaction, which occurs when light hits a film or paper emulsion. An emulsion is part of the film or paper, which is very sensitive to light. This is also the part where the chemical reaction takes place. In an emulsion, are small crystals of silver halide, silver bromide, silver chloride, or silver iodide [Eaton, George]. These …

…t have a reaction. [Foto Info] If there is no reaction, then there is no picture image displayed on the paper. Bibliography Woodson, Roger Complete Idiot's Guide to Photography MacMillan Publications, November 1996 Eaton, George T. Photographic Chemistry : In Black-And-White and Color Morgan & Morgan, June 1988 Encyclopedia Britannica Online Accessed May 8, 2000 Eastman Kodak Company Accessed May 19, 2000 The Mad Scientist Network Accessed May16, 2000 Dr. Arthur C. Sucsy Accessed May 8, 2000 Foto Info Accessed May 19, 2000 Sun Spot Photography Accessed May 28, 2000