- Medex SKU:
- FSC-BP26184
- Packing Info:
- 1/Each
- Usually Ships:
- 3 - 5 Business Days
Description
Key Features
Product Name: Fisherbrand™ Sterile Polystyrene Petri Dishes
Dimensions: 100 mm in diameter x 15 mm in height.
Material: Constructed from optically clear, virgin polystyrene for excellent visibility.
Sterility: Sterilized by gamma irradiation and packaged to ensure they are aseptic and non-pyrogenic.
Vented Lid: Designed to allow for consistent gas exchange, which is necessary for the growth of aerobic microorganisms.
Stackable: The dishes feature a stacking ring for increased stability during incubation and storage.
Flat Bottom: Manufactured with a consistently flat growth surface for uniform media depth.
Common Uses
Microorganism Cultivation: Primarily used to grow bacteria, yeast, and molds on a solid nutrient medium like agar.
Germination Studies: Used in botany to observe seed germination in a controlled and sterile environment.
General Lab Tasks: Serves as a convenient and sterile container for weighing substances, sorting small specimens, or for general observation.
Educational Demonstrations: Commonly used in school and university science labs for basic microbiology experiments.