Sodium Thiosulfate 20 %
Sodium thiosulfate 20% is a concentrated aqueous solution used in histology and cytology as a strong reducing agent. The solution is used in various staining protocols, for example, to reduce excess dyes or to remove unbound dyes from tissue sections.
A common use of sodium thiosulfate 20 % is in silver staining, where it contributes to the reduction of silver ions to metallic silver. The resulting black deposits in tissue sections allow visualization of structures such as nerve fibers or bacteria.
Due to its higher concentration, sodium thiosulfate 20 % has a stronger reducing effect than a 1 % solution. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for staining protocols that require more intense reduction or where a faster reaction time is desired. However, care should be taken when using Sodium Thiosulfate 20 % to avoid damage to delicate tissue sections.
A common use of sodium thiosulfate 20 % is in silver staining, where it contributes to the reduction of silver ions to metallic silver. The resulting black deposits in tissue sections allow visualization of structures such as nerve fibers or bacteria.
Due to its higher concentration, sodium thiosulfate 20 % has a stronger reducing effect than a 1 % solution. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for staining protocols that require more intense reduction or where a faster reaction time is desired. However, care should be taken when using Sodium Thiosulfate 20 % to avoid damage to delicate tissue sections.
Article no.: 15614
Differentiation / staining / bluing/ fixing
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Relevant Ingredients:
• Sodium thiosulfate • 5 H2O