Ultracentrifuge
Make
Beckman Coulter
Model
Optima XPN 100
Ultracentrifuge is a laboratory instrument used to separate particles in a liquid medium based on their density and size. It works by spinning samples at extremely high speeds, up to 100,000 revolutions per minute (rpm), creating a strong centrifugal force that can separate particles with great precision.
Ultracentrifuges are typically large and powerful instruments, with sophisticated rotor systems that can hold a large number of samples. They are capable of separating particles ranging in size from macromolecules to subcellular organelles and viruses.
Ultracentrifuges are used in a wide range of applications, including biochemistry, molecular biology, and biophysics research. They are used to study protein interactions, enzyme kinetics, and macromolecular complexes, and to purify biological samples such as DNA, RNA, and proteins. They are also used in the pharmaceutical industry to separate and purify drugs and in the biotechnology industry to produce recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
Overall, ultracentrifuges are powerful instruments that are essential in many scientific and industrial applications that require precise separation of particles based on their size and density.