What is a Desktop centrifuge?

A centrifuge is a device that uses centrifugal force to separate a sample according to the specific gravity of the particles, and a desktop centrifuge is a desktop type centrifuge. There are two types of desktop centrifuges: a swing type with a rotation speed of several thousand rpm and an angle type that can centrifuge at high speed at tens of thousands of rpm. There are several types of rotors, such as those for test tubes, microplates, and microtubes, depending on the type and size of the container. High speed rotation raises the temperature of the rotor and may damage the sample. In such cases, use a cooling centrifuge with a cooling function. There are also products that can be centrifuged while heating.

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