In analogue radiography processing, which stage follows developing?

In analogue radiography processing, which stage follows developing?

• A. washing and drying
• B. drying
• C. fixing
• D. washing

Answer: (C)

After developing, the image is formed but there are still unexposed silver halide crystals and residual chemicals in the emulsion. Fixing dissolves those unexposed crystals and stabilizes the image, effectively stopping any further development and hardening the emulsion so the image remains permanent when washed. This makes fixing the immediate next step. Washing and drying come later to remove fixer residues and moisture before the film is ready for use.

After developing, the image is formed but there are still unexposed silver halide crystals and residual chemicals in the emulsion. Fixing dissolves those unexposed crystals and stabilizes the image, effectively stopping any further development and hardening the emulsion so the image remains permanent when washed. This makes fixing the immediate next step. Washing and drying come later to remove fixer residues and moisture before the film is ready for use.