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Glass beads 4 mm

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$77.80

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NACRES:
NB.51
UNSPSC Code:
41122409

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General description

Glass beads can be used to purify, enrich or separate samples of solids, liquids or gases. They offer excellent batch consistency to ensure reliable, reproducible results.

Application

Glass beads 4 mm can be used as a supporting layer in a fluidized bed reactor. It is also used in shaken glass cultures to promote quick bacterial growth and reduce the formation of aggregates.

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Fouling mitigation in Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor using fluidized glass beads: Evaluation fitness for purpose of ceramic membranes
Duppenbecker B, et al.
Journal of Membrane Science , 537, 69-82 (2017)
Growth characteristics and morphological changes of fish pathogen Nocardia seriolae in submerged culture
Shimahara Y, et al.
Aquaculture Science, 58(3), 429-431 (2010)

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104016050004022536669519

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  1. Please what is the bulk density of these beads.

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    1. According to the literature, the bulk density of standard 4 mm solid soda-lime glass beads is approximately 1.5 kg/dm3.

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  2. Are these beads compatible with RNA extraction and used in a bead mill-type homogenizer?

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    1. The suitability of this product for RNA extraction and use in a bead mill-type homogenizer has not been assessed.

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  3. Do you have a spec on the bead diameter?

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    1. As noted in the product title, this item is a 4 mm bead. A standard deviation has not been established. Additional product options are available, as shown in the table below, that differ in size by 1 mm.

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  4. Are these beads borosilicate or soda-lime?

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    1. These beads are made of soda lime glass.

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  5. Can these beads be sterilized?

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    1. Yes, these glass beads are autoclavable.

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