How big is an Eppendorf tube?

How big is an Eppendorf tube?

Eppendorf Tubes are the benchmark for simple and safe sample preparation from 0.5 to 2.0 mL. For larger volumes, 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes are commonly used.

Are Eppendorf tubes airtight?

Evaluation of serum volume losses during long-term storage. Water does sublimate at -80°C. Eppendorf tubes (and for that matter cryogenic storage vials) are not gas tight at -80°C and parafilm seems to do little or nothing to prevent to exchange of gases in the head space of Eppendorf tubes.

Are Eppendorf tubes sterile?

Risk of contamination Tubes are only sterile in closed packaging.

How much does an Eppendorf tube weigh?

PP EPPENDORF TYPE TUBE WITH CAP, 1.5 ML

How much can an Eppendorf tube hold?

Eppendorf 5.0 mL Microcentrifuge Tubes Eppendorf Tubes are the benchmark for simple and safe sample preparation from 0.5 to 2.0 mL. For larger volumes, 15 mL and 50 mL conical tubes are commonly used.

How much liquid can an Eppendorf tube hold?

Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes in 0.5 mL, 1.5 mL and 2.0 mL volumes combine all our experience from decades of constant optimization and development. The original Safe-Lock Tubes protect your sample with excellent centrifugation stability, feature perfect sealing properties and reliably prevent sample evaporation.

What is Eppendorf tube used for?

How do you store Eppendorf tubes?

The boxes should be stored in metal freezer racks for efficient space usage within the ULT freezer. Barcoding of sample vessels enables safe identification of all your high-value samples.

How do you sterilize Eppendorf tubes?

I sterelized eppendorf tubes for RNA extraction samples by placing them in beaker covered with Aluminum foil and autoclave for 15 minute at 121°C.

What is Eppendorf quality?

Eppendorf consumables stand for the highest quality and purity. This is achieved by the following: Manufacturing using the purest raw materials. Fully automatic production in clean room conditions. Quality and functional checks of all lots.

What does Eppendorf mean?

Eppendorf can refer to: Eppendorf, Saxony, a German town in the Freiberg district in Saxony. Eppendorf, Hamburg, a quarter of Hamburg. Eppendorf, Bochum, a quarter of Bochum. Eppendorf (company), a biotechnology company in Eppendorf, Hamburg.

What is a microcentrifuge used for?

A microcentrifuge is an important piece of equipment for any laboratory, as it is used for spinning a variety of samples at high speed, enabling, for example, the pelleting of nucleic acids or proteins from solution, microfiltration of small aqueous samples and gathering liquid into the bottom of a tube to avoid …

Can you centrifuge Eppendorf tubes?

Tests at 30,000 x g have shown that vessels can break during centrifugation but not Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes, the well-known “Eppis®”. Depending on the variant, the Safe-Lock Tubes are guaranteed to withstand forces up to 30,000 × g, allowing you to safely centrifuge without sample loss.

Can you autoclave Eppendorf?

The Eppendorf Research plus and Reference 2 pipettes can be decontaminated either by UV light or by autoclaving the entire instrument.

Are Eppendorf pipettes universal?

Eppendorf Tips are soft and flexible, and yet also extremely durable. These specially crafted tips fit perfectly not only on Eppendorf pipettes, but they sit comfortably on almost any pipette. The universal fit provides you with the utmost convenience and ease.

Where are Eppendorf tubes manufactured?

Oldenburg
Eppendorf Tubes® are produced in our main factory in Oldenburg under the most modern manufacturing conditions.

Is Eppendorf a good company?

Eppendorf is a great place to work. It is a clean and safe environment. The management team is always trying new employee engagement efforts, and looking to improve the culture. The HR team is always open to sit down and discuss advancement if you are looking to move up!

What are Falcon tubes used for?

Falcon conical tubes are easy to use, high quality tools to protect your precious samples. You can rely on Falcon conical tubes to maintain your sample integrity during spinning, freezing, and storage. Falcon conical tubes are made from high-clarity polypropylene.

How does an ultracentrifuge work?

The ultracentrifuge works on the same principle as all other centrifuges. The working of an ultracentrifuge is based on the sedimentation principle, which states that the denser particles settle down faster when compared to less dense particles under gravity.

Why Eppendorf safe-lock tubes?

Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes are the result of 50 years of continuous improvement and development. The hinged Eppendorf Safe-Lock lid provides outstanding protection against unintentional opening during incubation and storage. Trust in the original Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes, because your samples deserve nothing but the best. More information

What are safe-lock tubes?

Eppendorf® Safe-Lock Tubes are the result of 50 years of continuous improvement and development. The original Safe-Lock tubes protect samples with excellent centrifugation stability, feature perfect sealing properties, and reliably prevent sample evaporation.

What factors affect the mechanical resilience of Eppendorf tubes?

Liquids with a higher density or affect the stability of the tubes (organic solvents, acids) may reduce the mechanical resilience of the tubes. Yes, all Eppendorf tubes are autoclavable when open (20 min, 121 °C, 1 bar).

What is the centrifugation force of a safe-lock tube?

Eppendorf Safe-Lock Tubes are guaranteed to withstand very high centrifugation forces. Depending on the Safe-Lock Tube variant (see table), forces up to 30,000 × g are possible – allowing you to safely centrifuge without sample loss.