Citrate Agar

ARTICLE NO. OLFC-502
HSN NO. 38210000


Pack Size

Size
100 GM
500 GM

Application

For cultivation of iron bacteria from soil.


Specifications

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color Light cream to greenish yellow colored powder.
Solubility Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color Light amber colored slightly opalescent
pH 6.7 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (27.20 g/ l)
Solidification 40 ˚C
Color Light amber colored slightly opalescent gel

Contents

Ingredients Gram/Litre
Ammonium sulphate0.500
Ferric ammonium citrate10.000
Sodium nitrate0.500
Magnesium Sulphate0.500
Dipotassium Phosphate0.500
Calcium Chloride0.200
Agar15.000
pH at 25˚C6.7 ±0.2


Directions

Dissolve 27.20 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in desired. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.