Staining

Agar Scientific offers a wide range of chemicals and accessories for grid and en-block staining including Lead citrate and Uranyl acetate which are the most widely used stains for ultrathin sections. We also offer selection of negative stains including Phosphotungstic acid and Methylamine tungstate. Methylamine tungstate does not damage virus particles and is consequently valuable for staining delicate viruses.

Various accessories and grid holders facilitate the staining of multiple grids. A simple numbered grid holder and handle enables the staining 25 grids, and fits into standard Petri dishes for immunocytochemistry and post staining.

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UA-Zero non-radioactive EM Stain
UA-Zero® EM Stain is a trouble-free solution developed as a direct substitute for Uranyl Acetate.
Average lead time: 1 day
From £52.75
Average lead time: 1 day
Uranyl Acetate Alternatives
Uranyl Acetate alternatives, non radioactive.
Average lead time: 1 to 30 days
From £52.75
Average lead time: 1 to 30 days
Osmium Tetroxide
Osmium Tetroxide, OsO4, is a useful chemical compound that finds application as a staining and fixing agent for use in electron microscopy.
Average lead time: 1 day
From £45.60
Average lead time: 1 day
Ruthenium Tetroxide - 5 x 10ml AGR1027
0.5% stabilised aqueous solution.
Average lead time: 90 days
£466.72
Average lead time: 90 days
Ammonium Molybdate
Negative stain. 25g or 100g.
Average lead time: 1 to 21 days
From £87.21
Average lead time: 1 to 21 days
Grid Staining System
Grid staining system for 25 grids, consisting of numbered grid holder and handle, cover and staining vessels (two supplied).
Average lead time: 1 day
From £102.71
Average lead time: 1 day
Grid Coating Pen AGG3538
Pen designed to apply a thin layer of adhesive to grids with minimal pressure.
In Stock
£33.46
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MENCO grid staining pad AGG3796
PTFE staining pad, 89mm diameter, which fits inside a large glass Petri dish.
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£93.72
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BEEM Dial-a-Grid and block holder module AGG3694
This box holds 24 grids in numbered diamond-shaped compartments.
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£6.47
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PTFE immunostaining pad AGG3765
This immunostaining pad made from Teflon is resistant to most chemicals and easy to clean.
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£72.73
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Microwell staining mould AGG3758
This blue silicone rubber mould which fits into standard Petri dishes is useful for immunocytochemistry and post staining.
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£17.97
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Chien staining pad AGG3766
Flexible silicone pad designed for staining grids, as well as holding tabbed grids, Omniprobe grids and samples.
In Stock
£13.10
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