Made of thermo-conductive metal alloy
Temperature uniformity through ChillBlock™ rack
Autoclavable or clean with disinfectants
Alphanumeric identification of wells facilitating tube location
Anodized surface resistant to rust, corrosion and abrasion
The ChillBlock™ Centrifuge Tube Rack is available with 9 wells for 15 ml centrifuge tubes. An alphanumeric grid allows for indexing rows and columns, therefore facilitating tube location.
Use on Ice :
Adapts from ambient to <4°C in 60-90 seconds
Samples and labels stay dry, organized, and uniform in temperature
Hours of ice cooling without direct ice contact
Use on Dry Ice :
Adapts from ambient to -78°C in 5-7 minutes
Eliminates ethanol - cost savings, no hazardous waste
Equal or better freezing rate when compared to other methods
Use above Liquid Nitrogen :
Adapts from ambient to -140°C in 15 minutes
Samples are upright and organized as they freeze
No direct contact between samples and liquid nitrogen
Heating Methods :
Use ChillBlock™ tube racks with heat sources such as:
Waterbath
Incubator
Hot plate, oven