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Sand, washed, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sand, washed is employed in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes. It may be employed as insulating layer on top of the silicon in the fabrication of gold electrode, used for flow injection amperometric detection of organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents.
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Sand, washed is employed in the extraction of DNA and RNA due to its ability to bind to the nucleic acids under the presence of chaotropes. It may be employed as insulating layer on top of the silicon in the fabrication of gold electrode, used for flow injection amperometric detection of organophosphorus (OP) nerve agents.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specifications
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 2230°C |
| Melting Point | 1710°C |
| Color | Brown-Cream |
| Physical Form | Granules |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Linear Formula | SiO2 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 60.08 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Chemical Name or Material | Sand, Washed |
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