Gram's Iodine For Microscopoical Staining
| QUANTITY |
PRICE |
ENQUIRY |
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25 gm |
Rs
940.00
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100 gm |
Rs
3710.00
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- Formula: Iodine (I₂) and potassium iodide (KI) in water
- CAS: Mixture
- EC No.: Mixture
- M (Molar Mass): Not applicable
- D (Density): ~1.00 g/cm³
- mp (Melting Point): Not applicable
- bp (Boiling Point): Not applicable
- Optical Rotation: Not applicable
- Composition (Lugol's iodine):
- Iodine: 1.0 g
- Potassium iodide: 2.0 g
- Distilled water: 300 mL
- Appearance: Deep amber to brown solution
- Iodine Concentration: ~0.33% w/v
- Staining Function: Mordant in Gram staining, fixes crystal violet in Gram-positive bacteria
- Color: Brown
- Clarity: Clear, may darken on exposure to light
- Stability: 3-6 months when stored properly in amber bottle
- Hazard: Causes skin and eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed
- Safety: Wear protective gloves/eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and clothing (stains)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly closed, amber glass container. Protect from light
