Abstract: A method for producing a photographic silver halide emulsion containing silver halide grains having a silver chloride content of 50 mol % or more and at least 30% of the surface area of the grains comprising [111] faces is disclosed, wherein the silver halide grains are formed in the presence of at least one kind of compounds represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aralkyl group; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 each represents a hydrogen atom or a group capable of substituting for the hydrogen atom, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 each may be ring-condensed, provided that at least one of R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, and R.sub.6 represents an aryl group; and X.sup.- represents a counter anion.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic emulsion which comprises silver halide grains having a silver chloride content of at least 60 mol % and an octatetracontahedral crystal form of the kind which is constructed of 48 triangular faces, every one of which contacts convexly with each of its two adjoining faces to form a line and concavely with its one adjoining face to form a line, with the grains being formed in the presence of a synthetic polymer peptizer which contains, as repeating units, units derived from a thioether linkage-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer, in a mole fraction of from about 20 to 100 mole %, thereby achieving low fog and high sensitivity.

Abstract: A synthetic substrate used for quantitative analysis of a trace enzyme. The substrate has a molecular structure (B)-(A)-(C) comprising at least one structure (A) catalytically affected by the enzyme to be analysed, at least one photographically active labelling structure (B) linked to the structure (A) and at least one specific adsorbing structure (C) linked to the structure (A). The substrate is used in a quantitative analysis of a trace enzyme, in which the structure (A) or the linkage between the structure (A) and the structure (C), or the linkage between the structure (B) and the structure (A) is cleaved by the action of the analyte enzyme. The reaction product of the enzymatic reaction is separated by allowing the same to contact with an adsorbent for the structure (C). The separated reaction product is developed photographically and then the optical density of the resultant developed silver and/or colored dye is measured.

Abstract: A silver halide color photographicmaterial capable of providing an excellent rapid processing property and sharpness as well as forming little stain on a background after processing.

Abstract: A novel silver halide photographic material comprising at least one silver halide emulsion layer on a support is provided, characterized in that said emulsion layer comprises (i) silver halide grains which are at least 80 mol % silver chloride, (ii) at least one thiocyanate, (iii) at least one cyanine dye represented by general formula (I) and (iv) at least one compound represented by general formula (II), (III) or (IV): ##STR1##

Abstract: A method for development processing of a light-sensitive silver halide photographic material comprising a support having provided thereon at least one surface latent image type silver halide emusion layer, in the presence of a compound represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Q, X, A, B, M, m and n are as defined above. The method prevents generation of developer fog without reducing sensitivity.

Abstract: A method of producing a silver halide photographic emulsion including the step of:reacting a water-soluble silver salt and at least one water-soluble halide salt containing chloride in aqueous solution in the presence of at least one compound represented by formulae (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.4, which may be the same or different, each represents a nonmetallic atomic group necessary for forming a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; B represents a divalent linking group; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group; X represents an anion necessary for charge balance; m is 0 or 1; and n is 0 or 1;to form light-sensitive silver halide grains having a silver chloride content of at least 50 mol %, selected from octahedral grains, tetradecahedral grains and tablular grains, wherein at least 30% of the surface area of said light-sensitive silver halide grains is composed of (111) planes.

Abstract: A process for forming a superhigh contrast negative image with a stable developer is disclosed, which comprises development processing a silver halide photographic material in the presence of a compound of formula (I) and a compound of formula (II) as defined in the specification.

Abstract: A process for processing silver halide photographic material is disclosed, which comprises development-processing a silver halide photographic material in the presence of a compound represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof with an inorganic or organic acid: ##STR1## wherein Z represents an atomic group of carbon atoms, nitrogen atoms, or a combination thereof forming a 5-, 6-, or 7-membered unsaturated heterocyclic ring, said unsaturated heterocyclic ring being optionally fused with a monocyclic or bicyclic aryl group;R.sup.0 represents ##STR2## R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group, an aryl group, or a substituted aryl group;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group, an aryl group, a substituted aryl group, an alkoxy group, a substituted alkoxy group, an amino group, or a substituted amino group;R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group, an aryl group or a substituted aryl group; andR.sup.

Abstract: In the presence of a novel antifoggant represented by the general formula (I), a silver halide photographic material which has at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer on a support is development-processed. The developing solution is one containing both dihydroxybenzenes and 3-pyrazolidones, a developing solution containing both dihydroxybenzenes and aminophenoles, or a developing solution containing a primary aromatic amine developer to suppress markedly fog generation at much reduced sacrifice of sensitivity: ##STR1## wherein M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, NH.sub.4 or a mercapto group-protecting moiety which can be split-off in the presence of an alkali; n represents 1, 2 or 3; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or --COOR.sup.2 ; and R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, NH.sub.4, or an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: A photographic material is described, comprising a support and at least one silver halide emulsion layer which contains nearly uniform and large size silver halide grains formed in the presence of a novel silver halide solvent represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, cycloalkyl group, aralkyl group, aryl group, or heterocyclic group; R.sup.3 represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, cycloalkyl group, aralkyl group, aryl group, --NR.sup.4 R.sup.5, a heterocyclic group; and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or an aryl group; and wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can combine with each other to form a 5- or 6-membered ring.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material spectrally sensitized in an infrared region is described. The silver halide photographic light-sensitive material has at least one silver halide photographic emulsion layer containing at least one infrared-sensitizing dye represented by the following general Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R, D, Z, Z.sub.1, X, and n are as described in the specification; and at least one compound represented by the following general Formula (II): ##STR2## wherein Z.sub.2, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X.sub.1 are described in the specification.The silver halide photographic light-sensitive material has improved sensitivity in an infrared spectral region and improved preservability.

Abstract: A method for developing a silver halide photographic material in the presence of an amino compound represented by the following general formula (I) or the salt thereof to increase photographic speed and/or gamma without being attended by a concomitant increase in generation of fog: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or a cycloalkyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or an alkylcarbonyl group, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may combine with each other and form a ring; and A represents a divalent aliphatic linkage group.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material is disclosed. The material is comprised of a support base having thereon a silver halide emulsion layer and a high molecular compound having a repeating unit containing a residue of benzotriazoles. The repeating unit may be represented by the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, L represents a divalent bonding group, and X represents a monovalent group of benzotriazoles. Improved antifogging agent effects are obtained by utilizing the high molecular compound of applicants' invention in connection with silver halide photographic light-sensitive materials.

Abstract: The fading of latent images in photographic films or the like containing at least a silver halide emulsion layer is greatly diminished by the addition of a compound of the general formulae ##STR1## to the emulsion layer or another hydrophilic colloid layer. The substituents R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are defined within.

Abstract: A process for the development of color photographic light-sensitive material is described. The process comprises color developing an exposed light-sensitive material in the presence of a compound of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein M is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, NH.sub.4 or a protective group for the mercapto group which undergoes cleavage by the action of an alkali; R is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and R' is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms. This process prevents the formation of color development fog without seriously reducing sensitivity.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material containing in at least one of its constituent layers a polymerized stabilizer which comprises repeating units having an 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine moiety. The stabilizer does not inhibit the sensitivity of the material and greatly enhances its storability.

Abstract: A high contrast, chemically fogged direct positive type silver halide photosensitive material is described containing at least one ammine complex salt selected from those including cobalt, nickel, ruthenium or chromium, by which the contrast in the lower optical density region is improved while retaining superior Dmax and sensitivity.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive element is described containing a cephalosporin compound in its silver halide emulsion layer of substantially the surface latent image type, or in its hydrophilic colloid layer. This light-sensitive element is prevented in the latent image fading.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive element is described comprising a support having thereon at least one silver halide emulsion layer, wherein at least one compound represented by formula (I) is incorporated in the silver halide emulsion layer or in another hydrophilic colloid layer: ##STR1## wherein X represents a hydroxy group or a group represented by ##STR2## wherein R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 (which may be the same or different) each reprsents hydrogen, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; R.sup.1 represents a sulfur-containing saturated heterocyclic group or a group represented by -A-S-B, wherein A represents an alkylene group and B represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; and Z represents an atomic group forming a 5-membered or 6-membered unsubstituted or substituted carbocyclic ring.In the silver halide photographic light-sensitive element, the so-called "latent image fading" phenomenon is prevented without accompanying degradation of other photograhic properties.