R2A Agar
R2A Agar is used for enumerating heterotrophic organisms in treated potable water, especially in treated potable water.
Principles Yeast extract provides a source of trace elements and vitamins. Peptone and casamino acids provide nitrogen, vitamins, amino acids, carbon and minerals. Dextrose serves as a carbon source. Soluble starch aids in the recovery of injured organisms by absorbing toxic metabolic by-products. Sodium pyruvate increases the recovery of stressed cells. Potassium phosphate is used to balance the pH and provide phosphate. Magnesium sulfate is a source of divalent cations and sulfate. Agar is the solidifying agent.
| Description/Item No. | Brand | Mfr. Item No. | Qty. | Your Cost/Qty | Purchase |
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R2A Agar
3097-50
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Difco | 218263 | 500 gram |
$212.84/EA
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R2A Agar
3116-22
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Alpha Biosciences | R18-100 | 500 gram |
$86.17/EA
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R2A Agar
3116-23
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Alpha Biosciences | R18-100 | 2 kg |
$311.72/EA
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