Centrifuge Tube 50 ML

About Centrifuge Tube 50 ML

Specification

A 50 mL centrifuge tube is a common piece of laboratory equipment used for mixing, centrifuging, and storing biological or chemical samples.

General Features

• Volume capacity: 50 mL (typically with graduation marks up to 50 mL)

• Material: Usually made from polypropylene (PP) for high chemical resistance and autoclavability, or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for clarity.

• Shape: Conical bottom for easy pellet formation during centrifugation.

• Cap type:

• Screw cap (most common) for secure sealing.

• Common Uses

  • Sample preparation and centrifugation

  • Cell culture harvesting

  • Storage of reagents, buffers, or samples

  • Phase separation (e.g., phenol-chloroform extraction)

  • Mixing and vortexing of solutions

  Typical Dimensions

  • Length: 115 mm

  • Diameter: 30 mm