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Neutralized sulfide solution (B)

Internal Solution-ID: S2701

Equipment needed: Autoclave
Compound Amount Unit Conc. [g/L] Conc. [mM]
Na2S x 9 H2O 1.5 g 15 62.453
Distilled water 100.0 ml - -
1 The sulfide solution is prepared in a vessel sealed with a butyl rubber.
2 Autoclave at 121°C for 15 min under a N2 atmosphere. After cooling to room temperature the pH is adjusted to about 7.3 by adding of sterile 2N H2SO4 drop-wise with a syringe without opening the bottle. The vessel should be shaken continuously to avoid precipitation of elemental sulfur. The final solution should be transparent yellow.
1344 LYU03 Medium