Grams stain iodine soln 500ml
0318-500ml
Grams Stain Iodine
Product code 0318-500ml
Contains:-
Iodine 0.33%
Potassium Iodide 0.66%
in water
APPEARANCE
Yellow to dark brown coloured solution
APPLICATION
Gram’s iodine solution is used as a mordant in the Gram staining process. It is added after the primary staining step with Crystal Violet; the resultant Crystal Violet - Iodine complex imparts purple colour to the cells.
BIOCHEM/PHYSIOL ACTIONS
Iodine(I) interacts with Crystal Violet(CV) to form large CV-I complexes within the cytoplasm and outer layers of the cell
STORAGE
Store at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container and out of direct light.
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