Recommended for the determination of plate counts of microorganisms in water samples.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color
Light beige colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color
Pale yellow colored opalescent
pH
7.0 ±0.2 at 25˚C (22.5 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Pale yellow colored opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Tryptone
5.000
Yeast Extract
2.500
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.0 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 22.5 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 petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample
aseptically.
