LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy

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LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy Specification

Solubility
Soluble in water

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

Molecular Formula
I2 + KI + H2O

Poisonous
YES

Density
1.014 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Appearance
Brownish liquid

Properties
Disinfectant staining agent

Smell
Sharp and iodine-like

Shape
N/A (liquid)

Molecular Weight
Varies based on composition

HS Code
28276000

Ph Level
Around 5.0

Ingredients
Iodine potassium iodide water

Purity
Iodine content: typically 5-10%

Grade
Laboratory grade

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

Taste
Unknown

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Melting Point
Liquid at room temperature

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight

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

Shelf Life
1-2 years under recommended storage conditions

Refractive Rate
Unknown

Structural Formula
I2 dissolved in potassium iodide solution

Application
Used as a stain in microbiology and microscopy

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.