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Image forming method

US4629676A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 1985
Grant dateDec 16, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/0285
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming method is disclosed, comprising forming a latent image by imagewise exposing a recording material including a light-sensitive silver salt, a reducing agent, a polymerizable compound, and a binder, on a support, and subsequently subjecting said recording material to a substantially uniform heating at about 80.degree. C. or more under conditions substantially not containing water, thereby forming a polymeric compound in areas where the latent image of the light-sensitive silver salt has formed.

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