Sodium Metasilicate Add-In Solution

Sodium Metasilicate Add-In Solution(Na2SiO3·9H2O) Add a source of silica to culture media that is lacking the component. Often used when culturing diatoms or any strains that require silica. One bottle can provide a 200 µM silica boost to approximately 125 Liters of media*. Sodium Metasilicate Solution At A Glance Empirical Formula  Na2SiO3·9H2O Concentration 200 mM Total Volume 125 mL *Amount to add Add 1 mL per Liter for a 200 µM final concentration Silica Media Booster Metasilicate is required for many diatom strains and is important for the formation of frustules. Diatoms need about the same ratio of nitrogen and silicon for growth, with evidence showing a lower growth rate of diatoms in media containing ratios with less silicon versus nitrogen. Add 1 mL/L of this solution to your media to provide a boost of silica (Final Concentration: 200 µM). The Sodium Metasilicate Add-In Solution is sterile and should be handled aseptically to prevent contamination. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)