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CONDUCTIVITY OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EMULSIONS

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/195895a0· OSTI ID:4790635
The connection between the photochemical sensitivity and the photoconductivity was examined for several types of photographic emulsions. The ratio of conductivity in dark to conductivity upon illumination was found to be 6 for Foma (17/10 DIN), 2.3 for Dia U Foma (3 deg Sch.), 3 for Ausensitized nuclear emulsion, 0.86 for unsensitized nuclear emulsion, and 0.47 for single AgCl crystals. The higher conductivity ratios were found to correspond with high sensitivities, and the result is explained in this way: Sensitive materials contain high concentrations of deep trapping centers which trap the free photoelectrons and neutralize interstitial Ag/sup +/ ions, thus decreasing the conductivity upon being illuminated. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Nuclear Research Inst., Prague
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-16-029539
OSTI ID:
4790635
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 195
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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