Uranyless EM stain

UranyLess is a new contrast stain solution (water-based) for TEM, for all of your negative staining applications. It is an amazing substitute for Uranyl Acetate with similar results.

Substitute for Uranyl Acetate

After only a minute of contact, UranyLess' fast-acting, non-radioactive lanthanide mix is finished staining your sections or deposits. If needed, lead citrate is recommended to increase the contrast. 

TIP: To prevent precipitates, use room-temperature distilled water.

UranyLess's pH level is about 6.8 to 7. The 30ml airless bottle will stain approximately 1500 grids. The airless bottle increases the shelf life, eliminates CO₂ contamination, and produces less waste - the solution pumps out in perfect amounts without leaking or spilling. UranyLess is also available in a larger amount for use in automated staining equipment. When using UranyLess for automated staining, do not wash longer than 10 minutes, or you run the risk of losing all contrast.  

UranyLess has been tested on many biological tissues (animal and plant): intestine, skeletal and cardiac muscle, liver, kidney, adrenal gland, nerve, cell culture, plant tissue, and also on negative staining of bacteriophage, bacteria, and polymers. UranyLess is ideal because of its ability to stain any kind of material, and results are reproducible. 

Uranyless protocol video

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Store at room temperature. UranyLess is not air or light sensitive. Shelf life is one year.  

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