Globe Scientific 112040 is a 12 mL polypropylene centrifuge tube with a conical bottom, 16 × 100 mm. Polypropylene doubles the speed rating of the polystyrene version and tolerates more solvents. The tube fits the 16 mm positions used for 16 × 100 mm tubes.
Specifications
| Capacity | 12 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Dimensions | 16 × 100 mm |
| Bottom | Conical |
| Graduations | At 0.5, 1, 2, 5 and 10 mL |
| Top | Plain top, no cap included |
| Maximum speed | 3,000 × g (Globe rating) |
| Manufacturer | Globe Scientific |
Ordering
| Part number | Pack | Tubes |
|---|---|---|
| 112040 | Bag of 500 | 500 |
| 112040 | Case of 2,000 (4 bags) | 2,000 |
Related: 112010 polystyrene · 15 mL polypropylene tubes (6261)
Frequently asked questions
What centrifuge speed does the polypropylene 12 mL tube take?
Globe rates it to 3,000 × g, twice the polystyrene 112010.
Which racks does it fit?
Racks and carriers with 16 mm wells, the size used for 16 × 100 mm tubes. It is shorter than a 15 mL conical, which is 17.5 × 120 mm.
Bag of 500 or case of 2,000?
The case is four of the same 500-tube bags.
