Petri Dish-Glass 60mm<\/p>\n
60mm glass Petri dishes are reusable, autoclavable containers used primarily for cultivating microorganisms (bacteria, fungi), cell cultures, and small tissue samples in laboratories. <\/p>\n
Their clear, durable, and chemical-resistant glass construction makes them ideal for microscopic observation, streaking, and testing, such as antimicrobial susceptibility, in both research and education settings.
Petri Dish-Glass 60mm<\/p>\n
Key Uses and Applications
Microbial Cultivation: Growing bacteria, yeast, or fungi on solid media like agar.
Cell Culture: Maintaining and observing plant or animal cells.
Microscopy: Allowing clear visualization of colonies or samples, thanks to the flat, transparent base.
Laboratory Procedures: Used for drying, storing, or staining samples.
Environmental Monitoring: Collecting air or surface samples for hygiene testing.
Petri Dish-Glass 60mm<\/p>\n
Key Features
Material: High-quality soda-lime or borosilicate glass.
Reusable & Sterilizable: Can be sterilized via autoclaving or dry heat, making them more environmentally sustainable than plastic.
Design: Typically consists of a 60mm diameter base with a slightly larger, non-airtight, loose-fitting lid to allow gas exchange.
Heat Resistance: Suitable for high-temperature sterilization. <\/p>\n
Common Uses
Microbial Culture: The main application is to grow and isolate microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast on a solid nutrient medium like agar.
Cell Culture: It is used in cell biology to culture and maintain various cell lines (e.g., mammalian or plant cells), providing a stable environment for their growth and proliferation.<\/p>\n
Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing: The dishes are used to test the effectiveness of different antimicrobial agents against specific bacteria (e.g., using the disc diffusion method).<\/p>\n
Observation and Research: The transparent material and flat base allow for clear observation of growth patterns and characteristics, often under a microscope, without disturbing the culture.<\/p>\n
Environmental Monitoring: Researchers use them in environmental studies and food safety testing to collect and culture samples from air, water, or surfaces to detect contaminants or pathogens like Salmonella or E. coli.<\/p>\n
General Lab Work: They can also serve as shallow containers for general lab purposes, such as observing seed germination in educational settings, holding small samples (liquids, powders, insects), or evaporating solvents to get a residue. Petri Dish-Glass 60mm<\/p>\n
The 60mm size is particularly useful for small-scale and preliminary experiments where a large surface area is not required, as it conserves media and incubator space. As a glass item (often made of durable borosilicate glass), it is designed to be repeatedly sterilized using an autoclave, making it a cost-effective and sustainable option for ongoing laboratory use. <\/p>\n
Petri Dish Glass 60mm<\/p>\n
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