Why is glycerin used prior to mounting?
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In temporary mounting glycerin is used for the following reasons.
1. it is a pretty good dehydrating agent .
2. Due to its refractive nature it tends to reflect the light better and as a consequence the image is clearer and better under microscope- observation.
3. transparent so image is better .
4. easy to slide a cover slip on a glycerin drop
1. it is a pretty good dehydrating agent .
2. Due to its refractive nature it tends to reflect the light better and as a consequence the image is clearer and better under microscope- observation.
3. transparent so image is better .
4. easy to slide a cover slip on a glycerin drop
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