Mounting media
Ten different media for permanent covering of samples and mounting microscopy cover slips
In order to prepare permanent sections, stained samples must be covered with a suitable mounting medium. One of the most important criteria is the refractive index that must be similar to that of glass. Other criteria include a suitable solvent, polymer and medium viscosity. After the sample is covered with medium and cover slide is mounted, the section is protected from external factors and remains preserved for prolonged period of time. BioMount media do not crack nor turn yellow during sample storage.
| Properties of BioGnost’s BioMount media | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE OF BIOMOUNT MEDIUM | SOLVENT | POLYMER | VISCOSITY @ 20°C(cSt) | REFRACTIVE INDEX @ 20°C (nD) | AUTOMATED COVER SLIP MACHINES |
| BIOMOUNT DPX | xylene(BioClear) | S | 850-950 | 1.5210-1.5230 | - |
| BIOMOUNT DPX HIGH | xylene (BioClear) | S | 1900-2100 | 1.5235-1.5255 | - |
| BIOMOUNT DPX LOW | xylene (BioClear) | S | 140-160 | 1.5115-1.5135 |  |
| BIOMOUNT DPX NEW* | xylene (BioClear) | S | 140-160 | 1.5150-1.5180 | |
| BIOMOUNT NEW | isoparaffin (BioClear New) | M | 950-1050 | 1.4385-1.4395 | - |
| BIOMOUNT NEW LOW | isoparaffin (BioClear New) | M | 130-160 | 1.4345-1.436 | |
| BIOMOUNT | xylene (BioClear) | M | 450-650 | 1.4920-1.4930 | |
| BIOMOUNT HIHG | xylene (BioClear | M | 5000-5500 | 1.4900-1.4920 | - |
| BIOMOUNT M | toluene | M | 140-160 | 1.4900-1.4920 | |
| BIOMOUNT C | xylene (BioClear | M | 5000-5500 | 1.4910-1.4925 | - |
Legend:
M - methacrylate
S – styrene (polystyrene)
* does not contain harmful dibutyl phthalate plasticizer
** contact us to find out how to decrease viscosity of a medium