Sodium Azide 0,1 %
The product sodium azide 0.1 %, consisting of distilled water and purest sodium azide, is used in medical diagnostics, histology and scientific laboratories. It is used as a preservative in specimen collection and storage to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. In addition, it is used to produce antibodies and inactivate enzymes.
Chemically, sodium azide is a white crystalline powder with the formula NaN3. It is highly soluble in water and has a pH of 7.5 to 8.5. When heated or in contact with acids, it can react to form dangerous gaseous oxides of nitrogen.
In use, sodium azide causes inhibition of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase, which is necessary for cellular respiration. This reduces oxygen consumption and allows specimens to be stored longer. In histology, tissue samples can be preserved and in scientific laboratories, the solution can be used in the study of enzymes and the preparation of antibodies.
In summary, sodium azide 0.1% is used as a preservative in various fields to prevent bacterial and fungal growth and to preserve samples for later analysis.
Chemically, sodium azide is a white crystalline powder with the formula NaN3. It is highly soluble in water and has a pH of 7.5 to 8.5. When heated or in contact with acids, it can react to form dangerous gaseous oxides of nitrogen.
In use, sodium azide causes inhibition of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase, which is necessary for cellular respiration. This reduces oxygen consumption and allows specimens to be stored longer. In histology, tissue samples can be preserved and in scientific laboratories, the solution can be used in the study of enzymes and the preparation of antibodies.
In summary, sodium azide 0.1% is used as a preservative in various fields to prevent bacterial and fungal growth and to preserve samples for later analysis.
Article no.: 17858
Preservation of laboratory reagents
product information
Relevant Incredients:
• Sodium azide