Preparation of Different Stains | Microscopy

In this article we will discuss about the preparation of different stains used in microscopy. 1. Acetocarmine (Semi chon): Reagents: 45% glacial acetic acid … 100 ml Carmine powder … 10 g Preparation: Mix the two; heat up to boiling. Cool, filter and store for future use. 2. Borax Carmine: Reagents: Aqueous borax solution … 4%. Carmine solution … 3%. [...]