For isolation and cultivation of algae from soil and water.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
White to off white colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Colorless, clear to opalescent solution
pH
7.0 ±0.2 at 25℃ (1.87 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Colorless, clear to opalescent gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Sodium Nitrate
1.000
Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate
0.250
Magnesium Sulphate
0.513
Ammonium Chloride
0.050
Calcium Chloride
0.058
Ferric Chloride
0.003
Agar
15.000
pH at 25˚C
7.0 ± 0.2
Directions
Dissolve 16.87 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 plate and inoculate test sample aseptically.
