Decalcification Flashcards
1
Q
Most common decalcifying agent
A
Nitric acid
2
Q
Decalcifies and softens tissue
A
Perenyi’s fluid
3
Q
Most rapid decalcifying agent
A
Phloroglucin nitric acid
4
Q
Aka flemming’s fluid
A
Chromic acid
5
Q
Best decalcifying agent, both a fixative & decalcifying agent
A
Formic acid