CIRC Microbial Lab

Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (Spectra Max M3)

Multi-Mode Microplate Reader (Spectra Max M3)

Note: This instrument is owned by a researcher and not intended for general use. Please contact Ellen Dorrepaal for further information.

Specifications (see manual for details):

does UV and visible absorbance, and fluorescence intensity measurements on microplates and cuvettes
accept cuvettes and 6-, 12-, 24-, 48-, 96-, and 384-well microplates
standard features include spectral scanning across the wavelength range in 1 nm increments, up to six absorbance wavelengths per read, and up to four wavelength pairs for other read modes

Plate Formats: 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 384 wells
Light Source: Xenon Flash Lamp (1 joule/flash)
Detectors: 2 photomultiplier tubes
ShakerTime: 0 to 999 seconds
Temperature Control: 2 °C above ambient to 60 °C
Temperature Uniformity: < 1°C at 37°C set point
Temperature Accuracy: ±1°C at 37°C set point
Endpoint Reading: All modes
Kinetic Reading: All modes
Spectral Scanning: All modes
Well Scanning: Abs, FI, Lum

Esco Biosafety Cabinet (Class II BSC)

Esco Biosafety Cabinet (Class II BSC)

Note: This instrument is owned by a researcher and not intended for general use. Please contact Ellen Dorrepaal for further information.

Specifications (see manual for details):

ULPA Filter* with 99.999% efficiency against 0.3µm particles, 99.995% filter efficiency for MPPS at 0.1µm improves safety
Sentinel Gold Microprocessor Controller displays all safety information on one screen
Airflow sensor alerts the user if airflow is sufficient for greater safety
RS 232 Serial Interface Port enables sending of operational information to Building Management System (BMS)
ISOCIDETM powder coat inhibits microbial growth on external surface prevents contamination and improves safety
Divided autoclavable work tray allows easy cleaning

Vacuubrand Pump MD 1C

Vacuubrand Pump MD 1C

Note: This instrument is owned by a researcher and not intended for general use. Please contact Ellen Dorrepaal for further information.

Specifications (see manual for details):

Three-stage chemistry-design diaphragm pump
outstanding chemical resistance and superior vapor tolerance
exceptionally high performance even at low vacuum
excellent ultimate vacuum even with gas ballast
whisper quiet and ultra low vibration
proven long diaphragm life, maintenance-free drive system

Picarro CRDS Analyzer (G2131-i) and Picarro Small Sample Isotope Module

Picarro CRDS Analyzer (G2131-i) and Picarro Small Sample Isotope Module

Note: This instrument is owned by a researcher and not intended for general use. Please contact Ellen Dorrepaal for further information.

Specifications (see manual for details):

Precision, δ13C in CO2
(1-σ, 1 Hr window, 5 min)
< 0.1 ‰ guaranteed precision at > 380 ppm CO2,
< 0.25 ‰ typical precision at 200 ppm CO2,
< 0.05 ‰ typical precision at > 1000 ppm CO2

Picarro Small Sample Isotope Module

High-precision δ13C measurements of small volume CO2 and CH4 gas samples.
20ml of soil flux from a chamber, CO2 and CH4 at ambient concentrations
5ml of headspace from a water sample, 500ppm CH4
2ml of underground soil gas, 3% CO2
100μl of pure CO2

Labnet Spectrafuge Microcentrifuge (24D)

Labnet Spectrafuge Microcentrifuge (24D)

Note: This instrument is owned by a researcher and not intended for general use. Please contact Ellen Dorrepaal for further information.

Specifications (see manual for details):

The Spectrafuge 24D is a small benchtop centrifuge designed for separation of various
research samples. 
The motor is brushless and requires no routine maintenance. 
It is supplied with a 24 x 1.5/2.0ml rotor for micro samples. 
Adapters are available for tubes smaller than 1.5ml. 
The Spectrafuge 24D reaches speeds of up to 13,300 rpm/16,300 x g.

 
 

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