# 36: THIOBACILLUS MEDIUM ## Main sol. 36 0.1 g (NH4)2SO4 4 g K2HPO4 4 g KH2PO4 0.1 g MgSO4 x 7 H2O 0.1 g CaCl2 0.02 g FeCl3 x 6 H2O 0.02 g MnSO4 x H2O 12 g Agar, for solid medium (optional) 10 g Na2S2O3 x 5 H2O 1000 ml Distilled water 1. Dissolve ingredients except thiosulfate and adjust the pH to 6.6. Dispense in suitable culivation vials and autoclave. Add thiosulfate to the autoclaved medium from a sterile stock solution.