Yeast Extract Agar

ARTICLE NO. OLFC-1975
HSN NO. 38210000


Pack Size

Size
100 GM
500 GM

Application

For plate count of microorganisms in water.


Specifications

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color Beige colored powder.
Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚C
Color Light amber colored opalescent
pH 7.2 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (23.00 g/ l)
Solidification 40˚C
Color Light amber colored slightly opalescent gel

Contents

Ingredients Gram/Litre
Peptone5.00
Yeast Extract3.00
Agar15.00
pH at 25˚C7.2 ±0.2


Directions

Dissolve 23.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water, boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in sterile petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.