| abstract |
Photographic element and diffusion transfer assemblages are described which contain a novel mordant comprising recurring units having the formula <IMAGE> wherein A represents recurring units derived from an alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated monomer; R represents hydrogen or methyl; each R1 independently represents hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to about 4 carbon atoms; Q represents an alkyl, substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl or substituted aryl group; X(-) represents an anion; w is from about 0 to about 25 mole percent; x is from about 30 to about 90 mole percent; y is from about 8 to about 65 mole percent; and z is from about 2 to about 9 mole percent. |