4 technical data, 1 maximum values for centrifuging – Eppendorf Tubes User Manual
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Technical data
Eppendorf Tubes®
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Technical data
4.1
Maximum values for centrifuging
Can be centrifuged at 4 °C – 40 °C
The tubes can be centrifuged with the maximum g-forces (rcf) listed in the table
below under the following conditions:
• in a 45° fixed-angle rotor
• sample temperature of 40 °C with aqueous saline solution (1.0 g/mL density)
• when using suitable centrifuge adapters for 90 min
Material:
Polypropylene (colored, colorless)
Storage before use:
Protect from direct sunlight and UV light. Store in
dry conditions at room temperature.
Chemical resistance:
refer to application no. 56: “The best material for
original Eppendorf Tubes® and plates: properties
and chemical resistance of polypropylene"
Operating temperature:
-86
°C
-
100
°C
Autoclavable:
when opened, 121
°C,
20
min
NOTICE! Tubes will get hot.
Depending on the the run time,
g-force
(rcf)/speed
(rpm) and ambient
temperature, the temperature in the rotor chamber, rotor and in the
sample can increase to more than 40
°C.
Please note that the resistance to centrifugation of the tubes will
reduce.
Please note the temperature resistance of the samples.