and tissue culture in struments thorough ly and conveniently, in sec onds. No chem i cals. No flames. No risk of burns. No disinfec tant fluids. Glass beads heated to 260°C kills all viruses, aer o bic and anaer o bic bacte ria, yeasts and spores. (1.5 mm lead- free glass beads in clud ed.) Size: 17.1 x 13.3 x 12.9 cm (6 cm (2 x 4 in.) Weight: 2.3 kg (5 lb) Safe, convenient, non-spatter Ideal for platinum loops, needles and tube mouths Low Temperature Setting . . . . . . . . . 500°C / 950°F Sterilization Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 seconds Chamber Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.55 in. (14 mm) Chamber Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2 in. (157 mm) External Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x 6 x 6.5 in. (10.2 x 15.2 x 16.5 cm) Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 lb (1.3 kg) Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 V or 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 170 W to produce 815°C (1500°F), almost instantly sterilizing platinum innoculat- ing loops, needles, glass tube/pipette mouths and various metal and boro- silicate glass instruments. It also has a lower temperature setting (500°C) that can be used as a "standby" and extends usable life. The ceramic heating element is safely enclosed in a perforated stainless steel guard chamber, protecting users from accidental contact with the ex- treme temperatures of the core area. It is extremely compact, convenient, and can be used in anaerobic and aerobic chambers. 504191 |