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Lugols Iodine Solution (for Microscopy)

£10.20 to £30.38

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1609	photo_camera	RRSP84-D	500ml RRSP84-D	£10.20
1610	photo_camera	RRSP84-E	1L RRSP84-E	£15.71
1611	photo_camera	RRSP84-F	2.5L RRSP84-F	£30.38

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What is Lugol’s Iodine (for Microscopy)? Lugol’s Iodine (for Microscopy) is a specialised aqueous solution of iodine (I₂) and potassium iodide (KI), developed specifically for microscopy and histological applications. It is commonly used to enhance cellular detail in stained tissue sections and microbial samples. As a mordant in Gram staining, it forms a stable complex with crystal violet, enabling clear differentiation of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This formulation is also effective for removing artefacts from mercurial fixatives and can act as a mild oxidising agent in sample preparation.

Manufactured in the UK: Our Lugol's Iodine Solution (for microscopy) is manufactured and bottled using non-toxic, chemical-resistant bottles, providing reliable and trusted quality to our customers.

Frequent Uses

Microscopy and Histology
Used to enhance contrast in biological specimens, improving visibility of cellular and structural detail in both plant and microbial tissues.

Gram Staining
Serves as a mordant in the Gram stain protocol, forming an iodine–dye complex that helps differentiate bacterial cell wall types.

Fixative Artefact Removal
Applied to samples treated with mercurial fixatives to reduce artefacts, improving the quality and interpretability of stained sections.

Oxidation Reactions in Sample Prep
Functions as a mild oxidising agent during specimen preparation, supporting enhanced staining outcomes and sample reactivity.