Fixative solution
Carnoy's solution is a fixative composed of 60% ethanol, 30% chloroform and 10% glacial acetic acid, 1 gram of ferric chloride.
Carnoy's solution is also the name of a different fixation composed of ethanol and glacial acetic acid (3:1).
The invention of Carnoy's solution is attributed to Jean-Baptiste Carnoy, a pioneering 19th century cytologist.
Uses.
Some of the uses of Carnoy's solution are:
References.
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