| abstract |
A recording material is disclosed, comprising a colorless or pale solution containing an electrolyte, a water-soluble organic solvent and water, and an ink containing a pigment, an anionic compound, a water-soluble organic solvent and water, wherein the number of particles of 0.5 μm or more present in 1 L of the recording material is 1×10 11 or more, and the number of particles of 5 μm or more is 1×10 9 or more. Also disclosed is an image forming method using the recording material. |