Instru Centrifuge
Intro
The basic purpose of a centrifuge if to use rotational force to precipitate solids in the bottom of a vial. It can be use to separate solids from a liquid or to do analytic tests on some material weights. More on centrifuges: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrifuge
At hackuarium we have two centrifuge: A table one used to centrifuge solutions in 1.5ml aliquots and a large one to centrifuge 50ml Falcon Tubes.
The Table centrifuge
Presentation
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Outside overview
Rotor overview
Spin column tubes do not fit! :-(
- A) Centrifuge lid (just have to pull to open)
- B) Time Setup [minutes]
- C) Speed Setup (Rpm = revolutions Per Minute)
- D) Power Button
- E) Rotor lid (Just plug or pull to screwing)
- F) Rotor
RTFM = Read The F*cking Manual
Incompatibility
Attention: unfortunately this centrifuge does not fit 2 mL tubes normally used for spin column purifications.