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Description
Oxoid™ Water Plate Count Agar (500g) is a general-purpose medium designed for the enumeration of microorganisms in water, including heterotrophic bacteria, which is often used in water quality testing. The medium supports the growth of a wide range of microorganisms, making it suitable for microbiological analysis of drinking water, wastewater, and other water sources.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Enumeration of heterotrophic bacteria in water and other aquatic environments
- Composition: Contains peptones and other nutrients that support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms in water
- Preparation: Suspend 20g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 25 litres of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing protocols for the determination of bacterial content in water samples
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