Abstract: A photosensitive element for the preparation of high quality images using an entirely dry process is provided. The photosensitive portion of this element is prepared from the anode product of an electrolysis of copper in an acid halide bath. Preferably, this material is cuprous halide. The element is then sensitized with an ascorbic acid-containing solution and given an image-wise exposure in actinic or visible light. The image is then developed by giving the element an over-all exposure to monochromatic light of about 5800 angstroms. A high quality, full dry image with good quality and shelf-life is obtained.

Abstract: Photosensitive cuprous halide-type materials, particularly cuprous chloride and cuprous bromide materials, can be prepared from an anode product material produced from electrolysis of copper in an aqueous acid halide bath. Preferably, the copper electrolysis is carried out in a dilute hydrochloric acid solution. The resulting anode product materials are particularly sensitive in the presence of a polar molecule catalyst such as water or ammonia. In one highly preferred embodiment of this invention the anode product material is treated with the aqueous solution of ammonium salt of a water soluble organic acid (e.g. aqueous solution of ammonium ascorbate); one of the chief advantages of these materials is that they are highly photosensitive when dry and can be developed from a latent image prepared thereon.