What are Agilent wide bore tips?
Agilent wide bore tips are a type of pipette tip with a wider opening and inner diameter compared to standard pipette tips. Some key features of Agilent wide bore tips: – The opening is around 2-3x wider than a standard tip. This reduces shear forces during aspiration/dispensing. – The inner diameter is wider allowing viscous […]
Are PCR tubes polypropylene?
Yes, PCR tubes are typically made of polypropylene plastic. Here are some key reasons why polypropylene is the standard material for PCR tubes: – Heat resistance – Polypropylene has a high melting point (160°C) which allows it to withstand the high temperatures used in PCR thermal cycling without deforming. – Chemical resistance – Polypropylene is […]
Where to label PCR tubes?
Here are some tips for labeling PCR tubes: – Label near the top of the tube. This leaves room to add more labels or markings later if needed and keeps the label away from the contents where it could get wet or contaminated. – Use a permanent marker designed for lab use, like a Sharpie. […]
What are PCR strips used for?
PCR strips, also known as tube strips or strip tubes, are small plastic strips that contain multiple individual PCR tubes, usually 8 or 12 tubes per strip. They have some key uses in PCR: – Sample organization – PCR strips allow you to organize multiple, small-volume PCR reactions by sample. Each tube in the strip […]
What tubes are used for PCR?
The most common tubes used for PCR (polymerase chain reaction) are: – Thin-walled PCR tubes made of polypropylene plastic – These are designed specifically for PCR as they have very thin walls to allow for efficient heat transfer during thermal cycling. They are available individually or in strips/plates. – 0.2 ml PCR tubes – One […]
What is the size of PCR tube?
PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tubes come in a variety of sizes, but some common sizes are: – 0.2 ml tubes – These are small thin-walled tubes that typically hold 20-50 μl reaction volumes. They are one of the most commonly used PCR tube sizes. – 0.5 ml tubes – Slightly larger tubes that hold 50-100 […]
What type of glass is used for microscope slides?
The glass used for microscope slides is specialized optical glass that provides certain important properties: – Optical clarity and low inclusion – The glass needs to be extremely clear and free of particles/inclusions that can interfere with the passage of light. High optical transmission is required. – Flatness – Microscope slide glass is made to […]
What is the cover glass used for?
Micro cover glass has a few key uses in microscopy: – Protects the specimen on the slide from contamination, drying out, and physical damage during handling and observation. The cover glass sits directly on top of the sample. – Flattens the specimen and holds it firmly to the slide. This removes unevenness and makes the […]
What is micro cover glass?
Micro cover glass, also known as microscope cover glass or microscope slides, are thin glass squares or rectangles used to cover specimen slides when viewing under a microscope. Some key features of micro cover glass: – Very thin, typically 0.13-0.17 mm thick. Allows light to pass through for microscopy. – Made of optical quality glass […]
What is the purpose of a deep well?
Deep wells in plates serve a few key purposes: – Allow for larger reaction volumes – The deeper wells enable volumes up to 2-5 mL to be used, compared to 0.2-0.5 mL in standard 96-well plates. This is useful for assays and reactions requiring more reagents. – Enable compound storage and screening – Deep wells […]