Try sirrus red.
Patsy Ruegg

"Harvey, Jennifer" wrote:

> Histonet,
>
> Hi, I am looking for a stain that might be used on formalin - fixed EDTA
> decalcified bone to stain an intense/bright uniform color, leaving the bone
> marrow, periosteum and other soft tissues unstained or lightly colored.
>
> We need this for computer imaging that is done in black and white and it
> needs a high contrast.
>
> Thanks for the ideas.
>
> Jennifer Harvey
> University of Rochester Med. Center