Agar for bacteriology
Supplier: VWR Chemicals
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Agar, a solidifying agent used in bacteriology which consists of unbranched polysaccharides of galactose subunits derived from algae or seaweed.
- Agar for the growth of bacteria and fungi
- Typically used at concentrations of 1 to 2% in solid media preparation
Synonyms: Agar Agar
- CAS Number:9002-18-0
- MDL Number:MFCD00081288
- Merck Index:13,00184
- Melting Pt:90 °C
- Storage Temperature:Ambient
- EINECS:232-658-1
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Agar, a solidifying agent used in bacteriology which consists of unbranched polysaccharides of galactose subunits derived from algae or seaweed.
- Agar for the growth of bacteria and fungi
- Typically used at concentrations of 1 to 2% in solid media preparation
Synonyms: Agar Agar
- CAS Number:9002-18-0
- MDL Number:MFCD00081288
- Merck Index:13,00184
- Melting Pt:90 °C
- Storage Temperature:Ambient
- EINECS:232-658-1
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Specification Test Results
- Ash :≤6.5 %
- Gel Point (1.5%):32 – 38 °C
- Gel Strength (1.5%):550 – 950 g/cm²
- Heavy Metals:≤0.002
- Loss on Drying:≤12 %
- Melting Point:80 – 90 °C
- Pass Thru 60 Mesh:≥90 %
- Turbidity (Nephelos):≤40
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