Hydroquinone 3 %, buffered
The 3 % hydroquinone solution in buffered acetate buffer (pH 3.6) is primarily used as a reducing agent in photographic developer solutions and in histochemical staining such as the Warthin-Starry silver plating technique. In these processes, it assists in the efficient reduction of silver compounds to metallic silver.
Hydroquinone is characterized by its special suitability as a reducing agent that enables the formation of sharp and well-differentiated images. The chemical operation is based on the ability of hydroquinone to donate electrons to silver compounds, reducing them. The presence of the acetate buffer at a pH of 3.6 aids this process and contributes to the stability of the solution.
Compared to other reducing agents, the 3% hydroquinone solution in buffered acetate buffer offers advantages in terms of its reduction capacity, consistency of results, and stability of the solution. The use of acetate buffer ensures optimal reaction conditions, resulting in more efficient and accurate staining.
In summary, the buffered 3% hydroquinone solution is a powerful reducing agent for use in photographic and histochemical applications, providing reliable and high-quality results.
Hydroquinone is characterized by its special suitability as a reducing agent that enables the formation of sharp and well-differentiated images. The chemical operation is based on the ability of hydroquinone to donate electrons to silver compounds, reducing them. The presence of the acetate buffer at a pH of 3.6 aids this process and contributes to the stability of the solution.
Compared to other reducing agents, the 3% hydroquinone solution in buffered acetate buffer offers advantages in terms of its reduction capacity, consistency of results, and stability of the solution. The use of acetate buffer ensures optimal reaction conditions, resulting in more efficient and accurate staining.
In summary, the buffered 3% hydroquinone solution is a powerful reducing agent for use in photographic and histochemical applications, providing reliable and high-quality results.
Article no.: 13357
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Important Information
UN-Nummer: 3082
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Lagerung: 15 … 25 °C
Haltbarkeit: 45 Tage
product information
Relevant Ingredients:
• Acetate Buffer pH 3.6
• Hydroquinone
Hazard and safety instructions
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Kit: Developer Solution, buffered for WARTHIN-STARRY Silver Staining
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