Potassium permanganate 3% in distilled water

£3.71 ex. VAT

Useful for visualising hyaline spores and structures. Sample will turn brown again a rose-coloured background.

USE: Add sample to 3% solution and add cover slip. To clear the background for better contrast, draw water through the sample by adding a drop of water to one side of the cover slip and use a small piece of filter paper on the other side of the coverslip to absorb excess stain.

A 5% solution may be better for the visualisation of germ pores (contact us if you require this).

Thank you to Claude Bayet.

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Potassium permanganate 3% in distilled water

Potassium permanganate 3%. Useful for visualising hyaline spores and structures. Sample will turn brown against a rose-coloured background.

USE: Add sample to 3% solution and add cover slip. To clear the background for better contrast, draw water through the sample by adding a drop of water to one side of the cover slip and use a small piece of filter paper on the other side of the coverslip to absorb excess stain.

A 5% solution may be better for the visualisation of germ pores (contact us if you require this).