Bio-Rad Criterion™ Cell - Manual (Page 3)

Section 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Criterion cell is a dedicated electrophoresis cell for running Criterion precast gels. The
Criterion cell includes a tank with lower electrodes, a lid including power cables and upper
electrode, and sample loading guides. The cell can run one or two gels.
Fig. 1. Criterion Cell components.
1.2 Specifications
Tank Polycarbonate
Upper electrode Polycarbonate
Lower electrode Polycarbonate
Lid Polycarbonate
Sample loading guides Polycarbonate
Overall size 22.3 x 14.4 x 19.5 cm (LxWxH)
Precast gel compatibility Criterion Gels
Voltage limit 600 VDC and 15 watts
Weight 0.98 kg
Note: Criterion cell components are not compatible with acetone or ethanol. Use of organic
solvents voids all warranties.
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Buffer overflow
Lower
electrode
carriers
Built-in cassette
opening wedge
Color-coded
banana plugs
Color-coded
power cables
Upper electrode carriers