LABORATORY INSTRUMENTS
Centrifuge
Centrifuge is used to sediment or deposit rapidly particles
such as cells which may be suspended in a fluid. The speed
is expressed as rpm, i.e. revolutions per minute.
Relative Centrifugal Force (RCF)
More important than rpm is relative centrifugal force
(RCF). RCF is expressed as the acceleration due to gravity
or G (dynes per cm). The formula is:
G = 0.00001118 × (r) × (n)2
where r = radius in centimeters
and n = revolutions per minute.
The time of centrifugation is equally important. The tubes
should be spun for a definite period to obtain the desired
effect.
Types of Centrifuge
Hand Centrifuge
Fixed to the bench, the handle is rotated manually. It gives
low speeds only.
Motor-driven Centrifuge
Operated through mains electricity supply. The tubes may be kept in a fixed angle head or in a swing out head
Microhematocrit Centrifuge
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