Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit

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Ion-Exchange, which was first observed by a British chemist in 1850, is a process by which one type of ion is absorbed into a solid material and replaced by an equivalent quantity of another ion of the same charge. By using this process, we have formulated the Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit), an advanced decalcification system that quickly removes calcium from bone, while leaving superior cellular detail.

The Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit) incorporates a strong cation Ion-Exchange resin in a weak acid solution to remove calcium ions from bone, while replacing them with hydrogen ions. Unlike the traditional bone decalcification methods, the Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit) does not require strong concentrated acid solutions, so delicate cellular structures remain intact, cellular detail is not compromised, and a wide variety of stain procedures can be successfully performed. Also, The Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit) does not require stocking, handling, and pouring of caustic materials.

Each Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit) can be used up to three times before discarding. The Ion-Exchange Decalcification Unit (IED Unit) is also excellent for routine and special stains and comes in three different sizes: 140ml, 1 Liter, or a case of 6, 140ml units.