ISOLATION MEDIUM FOR IRON BACTERIA is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for isolation of iron bacteria, especially those belonging to Sphaerotilus-Leptothris group.Magnesium sulphate, ammonium sulphate, potassium chloride and calcium nitrate are sources of ions that stimulate metabolism. Glucose acts as the carbon source. Dipotassium phosphate buffers the medium. The bacteria of both genera, Sphaerotilus and Leptothrix require vitamin B12 as an essential growth factor. A number of Leptothrix strains have been found to require additionally thiamine as growth factor.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Cream to beige homogeneous free-flowing powder
• Gelling - Firm, comparable with 1.0% Agar gel.
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Medium yellow coloured, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in tubes as slants
• Shelf life - 3 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -ISOLATION MEDIUM FOR IRON BACTERIA
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 100 gm
• Catalogue Number - TM1358