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ZENKERS FIXATIVE [1 record]

Record 1 2000-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Biochemistry
DEF

a rapid fixative consisting of mercuric chloride, potassium dichromate, sodium sulfate, glacial acetic acid, and water, useful for trichrome stains; must be washed to remove potassium dichromate and treated with iodine solution to remove mercuric chloride.

OBS

Tissues tend to become brittle if left in the fixative for more than 24 hours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Biochimie

Spanish

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