Calcium carbonate is also used in the purification of iron from iron ore in a blast furnace. The carbonate is calcined in situ to give calcium oxide, which forms a slag with various impurities present, and separates from the purified iron.
One re-hydrated package fills about 15-20 dishes. Mix 1 level teaspoon of dehydrated agar with 100 ml (3/8 cup) of water and then bring to a boil to make 100 ml of agar solution. Prepare Petri Dishes: Fill petri dishes to just cover the bottom. Typical 90-100mm dishes require 10-15 ml agar. Rotate the dish to obtain even surface coverage. Cover the dish immediately and let stand until firm. Store upside down in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Introduction. Bacteria are microorganisms that grow everywhere. We can collect and grow them in specially prepared petri dishes. Blood agar or tryptic soy agar with 5% sheep's blood is an excellent medium for supplying bacteria with nutrients and an environment in which we can see them grow.Sterile powdered agar with nutrients can be mixed with water, heated and then poured into empty petri plates or ready-to-use dishes can be purchased.The undigestible agar is a gelatin-like substance with a semi solid surface on which the bacteria can grow while they consume the added nutrients (like sheep's blood).e can collect and grow them in specially prepared petri dishes. Blood agar or tryptic soy agar with 5% sheep's blood is an excellent medium for supplying bacteria with nutrients and an environment in which we can see them grow.