SPI-Chem Bismuth Subnitrate 25g CAS #1304-85-1
Chemical Formula: | Na2OBiNO3 |
CAS#: | 1304-85-1 |
EC#: | 215-136-5 |
Formula Weight: | 286.99 |
RTECS #: | Not available |
Apperance: | Not available |
Color: | Not available |
Odor: | Not available |
Boiling Point: | Not available |
Melting Point: | Not available |
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): | Not available |
Package Size: | 25 g |
Shipping Information
UN #: | 1477 | |
Proper Shipping Name: | Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. td> | |
Hazard Class: | 5.1 | |
Packing Group: | II |
This compound can be used in conjunction with a variety of biological samples and is sometimes used as an alternative to lead acetate after uranyl acetate. This approach can be used for both electron anas well as light microscopy and the actual working solution can be prepared easily.
Furthermore, bismuth tends to interact with reduced osmium (e.g. the form of osmium after it has been reduced and has oxidized some element in the tissue), and therefore can act as a contrast enhancing stain for phosphotungstic acid. For example, it brings out additional contrast in samples with DNA, ferritin, and lysosomes.
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