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Alizarin red S with potassium ferricyanide - Reagents & Materials

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Mining geology petroleum & coal · General

Alizarin red S with potassium ferricyanide

Carbonate differentiation in thin sections

Reagents & stains

ItemProcure
Alizarin red SPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Potassium ferricyanide in the selected carbonate-staining formulationPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Method-specified acid carrierPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Purified waterPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Kits

ItemProcure
Optional ready-formulated carbonate differentiation stainPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Confirm exact variantPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Consumables & materials

ItemProcure
Uncovered carbonate thin sections or polished slabsPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
SlidesPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Compatible staining traysPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
DroppersPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Rinse containersPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Equipment

ItemProcure
Petrographic/polarising microscopePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
CameraPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Suitable preparation equipmentPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Chemical extractionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Controls & reference materials

ItemProcure
Known calcite/dolomitePer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Iron-bearing carbonate referencesPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Unstained companionPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site
Reagent blankPer validated method / manufacturer IFUMerckRecommended · Official manufacturer site

Official basis (Framework): Conventional petrographic technique. ASTM C295 supplies aggregate-examination context, not a universal carbonate staining protocol for mining and petroleum samples.

Procurement note: C295 supplies examination context, not this complete reagent list. Formulation and mineral response must be validated; incompatible reagent stocks require segregated storage.

Sources:G080 ASTM International

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