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Reference: GF653F

Semisolid Nutrient Agar

Soft nutrient agar (4.0 g/L agar) for observing bacterial motility and preserving strains.

Key specifications

Product code
GF653F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)
Preparation
Suspend 22.0 g in 1 L of purified water; boil to dissolve; dispense into test tubes; autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes
Final pH (25 °C)
7.2±0.2
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Overview

Product overview

Semisolid Nutrient Agar is used for bacterial motility observation and strain preservation. A low agar content of 4.0 g/L gives a soft gel in a peptone, beef extract and sodium chloride base.

The powder is prepared at 22.0 g per litre of purified water, boiled to dissolve, dispensed into test tubes and autoclaved at 121 °C for 15 minutes. Final pH is 7.2±0.2 and sealed product has a 3-year shelf life when stored dark and dry at 2-25 °C.

Specifications

Technical specifications

11 parameters

Identification

Product code
GF653F
Form
Dehydrated culture medium (powder)

Preparation

Preparation
Suspend 22.0 g in 1 L of purified water; boil to dissolve; dispense into test tubes; autoclave at 121 °C for 15 minutes

Properties

Final pH (25 °C)
7.2±0.2

Storage & handling

Storage
Store in a dark, dry place at 2-25 °C; tighten the bottle cap immediately after use.
Shelf life (sealed product)
3 years
Precautions
Not for clinical use. Do not use if the powder is lumpy. After use, autoclave all contaminated materials at 121 °C for 30 minutes before disposal.

Composition

Peptone
10.0 g/L
Beef Extract Powder
3.0 g/L
Agar
4.0 g/L
Sodium Chloride
5.0 g/L
Features

Key features

  • 01

    Motility observation

    Used for observing bacterial motility.

  • 02

    Strain preservation

    Also used for preserving bacterial strains.

  • 03

    Soft agar

    Agar content is 4.0 g/L.

  • 04

    Tube preparation

    Dispensed into test tubes and autoclaved at 121 °C for 15 minutes.

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