LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy

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LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy Specification

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight

Melting Point
Liquid at room temperature

Grade
Laboratory grade

Density
1.014 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Refractive Rate
Unknown

Smell
Sharp and iodine-like

Ph Level
Around 5.0

Molecular Weight
Varies based on composition

Application
Used as a stain in microbiology and microscopy

Usage
Used to differentiate between organisms or identify structures in microscopy samples

EINECS No
231-442-4 (Iodine) 231-659-4 (Potassium iodide)

Ingredients
Iodine potassium iodide water

Molecular Formula
I2 + KI + H2O

Shape
N/A (liquid)

CAS No
7553-56-2 (Iodine) 7681-11-0 (Potassium iodide)

HS Code
28276000

Structural Formula
I2 dissolved in potassium iodide solution

Solubility
Soluble in water

Poisonous
YES

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Taste
Unknown

Properties
Disinfectant staining agent

Purity
Iodine content: typically 5-10%

Shelf Life
1-2 years under recommended storage conditions

Appearance
Brownish liquid

About LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy

Lugols Iodine Solution for Microscopy is a laboratory-grade liquid stain used in microbiology to differentiate organisms and identify structures in microscopy samples. The solution, comprised of iodine content typically ranging from 5-10%, is a brownish liquid with a sharp, iodine-like smell. It is soluble in water and serves as a disinfectant staining agent with a pH level around 5.0. With a shelf life of 1-2 years under recommended storage conditions, this solution is stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Its molecular formula consists of I2 dissolved in potassium iodide solution.