Fisherbrand Flat Cap 15ml Centrifuge Tubes (Pack of 500)
Featuring clear black graduations, the Fisherbrand Flat Cap 15ml Centrifuge Tubes (Pack of 500) allow for easy and accurate readings of substances. These centrifuge tubes also have a conical bottom design, that will increase the accuracy of pipetting, and reduce any left-over waste.
What's Included?
Please note this pack of 500 comes as 10 packs of 50 centrifuge tubes.
Technical Specifications
The Fisherbrand 15ml Centrifuge Tubes have the following specifications:
- Type: Centrifuge Tube
- Colour: Clear
- Material: Polypropylene
- Shape: Conical
- Capacity: 15 ml
- Length: 119 mm
- Outside Diameter: 17 mm (0.7 in.)
- Closure Type: Flat Cap
- Sterility: Sterile
- Graduations: 0.5 ml
- Max Force: 12,000 x g
- Writing Area: White Marking Spot
- Includes: Black graduations No styrofoam racks included
- Tolerance: The recommended working temperature range for polypropylene and PET is the same (0 - 40°C)
- Packaging: Sleeve
Use of the Fisherbrand Flat Cap Conical Centrifuge Tubes
Centrifuge tubes have a wide range of applications. The Fisherbrand centrifuge tubes are ideal for:
- Increasing longevity of research equipment
- Blood work and other medical samples
- Sample processing and removal of contamination
Flat Cap or Plug Seal Cap?
The centrifuge tubes come with flat cap style lids. They work by allowing a controlled amount of air into the container, making it ideal for cell research and testing.
Sterile Centrifuge Tubes
The Fisherbrand 15ml Centrifuge Tubes are gamma-irradiation sterilised. This makes them impeccable for a wide range of uses, ensuring completely accurate results.
Key Features
The Fisherbrand Centrifuge Tubes have a number of key features:
- Non-pyrogenic for enhanced safety, reducing risk of illness
- Flat cap style allows for controlled airflow throughout samples
- Conical bottoms for complete draining of materials and liquids
- Large labelling area for complete clarity during experiments
- Black graduations and white marking area ensure clear readings
- Graduated in 0.5ml subdivisions from 2ml to 14.5ml for exact measurements
- Sterile design eliminates risk of cross contamination and inaccuracy
Materials
These centrifuge tubes are made entirely out of polypropylene. This type of plastic has various benefits important for their applications:
- Strong and sturdy, resisting any tears or rips which compromise hygiene
- Moisture resistant, ideal for using with liquids and substances
- Good chemical resistance for use with acidic or alkaline substances
- Fatigue resistant for use with heavy or sharp substances requiring analysis
Learn More About Fisherbrand Products
To learn more about Fisherbrand Conical Centrifuge Tubes, Cell Strainers, Plasticware and Glassware, please see the following documents: