Borax Solution, 5%

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Borax, scientifically referred to as sodium tetrahydroborate, is a white crystalline salt and a significant compound of boron. A 5% solution of sodium tetraborate, commonly known as borax, consists of an aqueous mixture containing 5% sodium tetraborate (Na2B4O7 – 10H2O). In the field of histology, a 5% borax solution is utilized for a range of applications.

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Application :

• In histology and cytology, borax solution 5% is commonly used as a buffer solution to maintain pH within a certain range, typically between 8 and 10.
• Borax solution 5% can serve as a solvent in certain staining protocols to keep dyes such as toluidine blue or azure blue in solution.
• In some staining methods, such as Gomori trichrome staining, borax solution is used as a component of the staining procedure to facilitate binding of dyes to tissue.
• It is commonly used in Grocott staining and other silver based protocols.

Benefits :

• Good pH stability
• Ease of handling
• Inexpensive preparation