| abstract |
Infrared absorbing compounds that absorb at 800 nm ± 50 nm and atn1050 nm ± 50 nm, the two different regions of the infrared spectrum typicallynused for imaging, are disclosed. Thermally imageable elements that comprisenthese infrared absorbing compounds can be imaged with radiation in either ofnthese two regions of the infrared spectrum. The elements are especially usefulnas lithographic printing plate precursors. |