Fisherbrand 90 x 16.2mm Triple Vented Polystyrene Petri Dishes (Pack of 600)
Made of high-quality material, the Fisherbrand 90 x 16.2mm Triple Vented Polystyrene Petri Dishes (Pack of 600) are designed to be used in laboratories to culture various microorganisms and cells. In a triple vented design, the lids on these dishes lift all the way around to allow for air flow and gaseous exchange.
Technical Specifications
These Fisherbrand Petri Dishes have the following specifications:
- Type: Petri Dish
- Material: Polystyrene
- Vent: 3
- Diameter (Metric): 90mm
- Height (Metric): 16.2mm
- Sterility: Non-sterile
Key Features
- Polystyrene material is strong, pliable and easy to use
- Triple vent allows for air exposure to be controlled
- 90mm diameter allows for clear observation of reactions
- 16.2mm height allows liquids to be sufficiently studied
- Non-sterile design is easy to sterilise for immediate use
- Case of 600 (30 subpacks of 20) is cost-efficient and convenient
- Aseptic sterility for a wide range of applications
What Are Lab Petri Dishes Used For?
Petri dishes are primarily used for studying microbiology. This includes research around bacteria, fungi and small mosses. Typically, researchers will cultivate these bacteria and grow them within the petri dish, studying the conditions under which they change and grow.
Polystyrene Petri Dishes
These Petri dishes are made entirely out of polystyrene. This type of plastic has various benefits:
- Superior insulation, doesn't allow temperatures to affect test results
- Lightweight and easy to stack for easy and convenient storage
- Water resistant in the case of accidental spillages, keeping contents safe
- Resistant to bacterial growth, keeping contents safe and contained
Triple Vented Petri Dish
Triple vented Petri dishes are built differently to triple or non-vented Petri dishes. This is because this type of design lifts the lid off the dish's base all around, aiding air flow and gaseous exchange. Ideal for aerobic cultures and for short term work due to increased moisture evaporation.
Are These Plastic Dishes Sterile?
These Petri dishes are aseptic - meaning they are manufactured in highly sterile environments to eliminate microbiological contamination, even though the petri dishes are not sterilised directly themselves. This makes these Petri dishes excellent for microbiological applications.
Learn More
Learn more about Fisherbrand lab plasticware (as well as glassware) by checking out the following document:
