Main applications of a CO2 incubator
A CO2 incubator is a laboratory equipment also called a gasification incubator, where the development of cell and tissue cultures is guaranteed by creating a natural atmosphere. This culture of living organisms in vitro is one of the main applications of CO2 incubators. That is why these devices are used mainly in medical research and in the pharmaceutical industry in:
Centrifugation: RPM vs. G Force
Centrifugation is one of the most important and widely applied research techniques in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and medicine. Today’s research and clinical applications depend on the isolation of cells, subcellular organelles, and macromolecules, generally high throughput. A centrifuge uses centrifugal force (g-force) to isolate suspended particles from the surrounding medium either in batches or as a continuous flow.
How does immersion oil work?
Optical microscopes use two basic types of objectives: dry objectives and immersion objectives. These two types of objectives differ depending on the medium between the specimen and the objective lens. In the case of dry objectives, there is no medium between the sample and the objective other than air. Immersion objectives, on the other hand, are designed to observe the sample through a layer of immersion medium that normally consists of oil. This means that just the right amount of oil needs to be placed between the coverslip that protects the specimen and the objective lens.
Microscope: Halogen vs. LED Illumination
Often high-powered microscopes cannot provide excellent quality images due to incorrect use of light sources, which generally leads to inadequate illumination of the object. You should keep in mind that any properly illuminated specimen should be free of glare and the light should be evenly dispersed in the field of view.
How does a phase contrast microscope work?
The phase contrast microscope is a type of microscope that allows you to observe live samples without using staining techniques. This microscope is based on the existence of a phase difference between the different light waves that pass through the sample to generate the image of the observation.
pHmeter: Technology and accuracy
The measurement of pH (hydrogen potential) in the laboratory is one of the most important parameters that are performed for quality control and, according to specialists in the field, it is the second most important after temperature. The determination of the pH has a great field of application: research, industry, teaching, among others. In laboratories where it is relevant to know the potential of hydrogen, a pH measuring device will always be found as a primary instrument.
Care and Calibration of your pH meter
A pH meter or pH meter is a scientific instrument that measures the activity of the hydrogen ion in aqueous solutions, indicating its degree of acidity or alkalinity expressed as pH.
The Incubators: An Ideal Atmosphere
The incubator is a device that uses various means of heat transfer and environmental control, to obtain conditions under which specialized laboratory procedures can be performed. In general, they have a system of electrical resistances that are controlled by devices such as thermostats or microprocessed controls. As for heat transfer systems, incubators basically use conduction and natural or forced convection.
Special Care For Your Microscope
In humid climates, usually hot, microscopes are usually affected by fungi, which are formed mainly on the surface of the lens, in the screw slots and under the protective paint. If the equipment is not adequately protected, it could become unusable in the very short term.
Do you know what to keep in mind when using your optical microscope?
The microscope is an instrument that allows to observe objects that are not perceptible to the human eye. This is achieved through an optical system composed of lenses, which form and amplify the image of the object being observed.