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Diagram of Black and White Film
Anti-scratch
Layer
This layer protects the emulsion from physical damage
Emulsion
This layer contains the halides which form the photographic images
Adhesive
Layer
This layer bonds the emulsion to the film base
Film Base
A transparent layer which supports the image
Adhesive
Layer
This layer bonds the anti halation and anti curl layer to the base
Anti-Curl/
Anti-halation Coating
This layer prevents the film being exposed from the rear and stabilises the
laminate to prevent curling.