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Sulphate Reducing Medium (Twin Pack)
Sulphate Reducing Bacteria#CC293D
Composition
| Ingredients | Gms / Litre |
|---|---|
| Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate | 2.000 |
| Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate | 0.100 |
| Calcium chloride | 0.100 |
| Ammonium sulphate | 0.100 |
| Ferric chloride | 0.020 |
| Sodium thiosulphate | 10.000 |
| Final pH (at 25°C) | 7.8±0.2 |
Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
Directions
Suspend 2.32 grams of Part A and 10 grams of Part B in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat if necessary to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.
Principle And Interpretation
Sulphate Reducing Medium (Thiobacillus thioparus) is formulated as per APHA (1). This Sulphate Reducing Medium is suitable for enumeration of Thiobacillus thioparus (4) by an MPN technique. The single-celled aerobic sulphur-oxidizers of genus Thiobacillus are of most importance in the water and wastewater field along with other sulphate reducing bacteria. Thiobacillus, produce sulfuric acid which contributes to the destruction of concrete sewers and the acid corrosion of metals. Thiobacillus are found in environment containing H2S. The Thiobacillus species cannot be identified by direct microscopic examination, so they are identified physiologically (2, 3). Growth of Thiobacilli produces elemental sulphur which sinks to the bottom with decrease in pH and turbidity of the medium.
Quality Control
Appearance: Part A: White to cream homogeneous free flowing powder Part B: White to cream homogeneous free flowing powder
Colour and Clarity of Prepared Medium: Colourless clear solution without any precipitate
Reaction: Reaction of medium (0.23% w/v of Part A + 1.0% w/v of Part B) at 25°C. pH: 7.8±0.2
pH: 7.6-8.0
Cultural Response: M800: Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 25-30°C for upto 5 days.
| Organism | Growth |
|---|---|
| Thiobacillus thioparus ATCC 8158 | luxuriant |
Storage and Shelf Life
Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
| Product Name | Sulphate Reducing Medium (Twin Pack) |
|---|---|
| SKU | M800 |
| Product Type | Regular |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Origin | Chemically defined |
| Packaging type | HDPE |
| References | 1. Greenberg A.E., Trussell R.R. and Clesceri L.S. (Eds.), 1985, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water andWastewater, 16th ed., APHA, Washington D.C. |
| Customized Product Available | No |






