I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on processing Tri-X film. I usually use TMX/TMY or Delta 100/400. I get great negative densities from these films developed in ID-11 1:1, using a water stop bath, ilford rapid fix 1:3 for 5 minutes, and a rinse(@dev. temp) of 5 minutes.(posted 9199 days ago)A few days ago, a friend asked me to develop a roll of her Tri-X, so I looked up approximate developing times, and went to work with the chemicals listed above. I have found that using a film squeegee has no adverse effects on the Deltas, and some effect(must be slow, gentle and careful otherwise slight scratching) with the TMX and TMY. I have never had a problem with emulsion or negative scratching or peeling. However, when I pulled the Tri-X from the final rinse, the emulsion side felt slimy. When at first I tried to squeegee the film(luckily it was on non-framed portion of the film) I noticed the emulsion peeled away. So, I gently wiped the film with a sponge and let it air dry. When the film dried, I noticed some spotting, and a line of stress where the emulsion seemed to shrink. However, the negative densities where right on, and there was no discoloration on the film. My question is: does Tri-X require longer fix times or treatment with a hardening agent? Why did I not see these results with the TMX and TMY?
I should note that I also used the same temps for the Tri-X that I did for the TMX, TMY. Thanks very much for any information you may be able to give.
-Paul