LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy

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LUGOL'S IODINE SOLUTION For Microscopy Specification

Density
1.014 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Purity
Iodine content: typically 5-10%

Shape
N/A (liquid)

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

Molecular Weight
Varies based on composition

Appearance
Brownish liquid

Poisonous
YES

Ingredients
Iodine potassium iodide water

Shelf Life
1-2 years under recommended storage conditions

Taste
Unknown

Smell
Sharp and iodine-like

Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight

Solubility
Soluble in water

Application
Used as a stain in microbiology and microscopy

Properties
Disinfectant staining agent

Molecular Formula
I2 + KI + H2O

Physical Form
Liquid solution

Melting Point
Liquid at room temperature

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

Grade
Laboratory grade

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

Ph Level
Around 5.0

HS Code
28276000

Structural Formula
I2 dissolved in potassium iodide solution

Refractive Rate
Unknown

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.