Abstract

A method of forming both negative and positive photographic images on the cathodes of potassium and sodium photoelectric cells in vacuum is described. These images are sharp and clear in every detail and can be permanently “fixed” by proper treatment. Among the materials which have been successfully used in treating the exposed surfaces to bring out these images are sulphur vapor, air, oxygen and hydrogen in the ratio of 9 to 1, hydrofluoric acid and bromine. During the time the image is forming, the photoelectric sensitivity of the illuminated portions decreases approximately 30 percent. After the image is fixed as a permanent record there is little difference between the sensitivity of the cathode area bearing the image and neighboring areas. Photographs of photoelectric cells are shown in which such photographic images are plainly visible.

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