Core Lab Equipment:
Sorvall RC-5C Plus Super Speed Centrifuge
Description:
The Sorvall 5C plus is a super speed centrifuge capable of operating between 50-21,000 rpm, and generating a maximum RCF of 51,427g. Temperature controls range from +2 to +40 ۫ C using automatic temperature calculation. Other features include an auto rate setting for density gradient work, omega squared dt calculation ensuring run to run reproducibility, and g force calculation using an RCF mode.
Rotors available:
| Rotor name |
HS-4 |
SA-512 |
SLC-3000 |
SA-600 |
GSA |
| Max rpm |
7,000 |
18,500 |
10,000 |
16,500 |
13,000 |
| Critical speed in rpm |
1,000 |
1,450 |
650 |
950 |
800 |
| Max RCF |
9,430 |
44,040 |
17,604 |
39,412 |
27,485 |
| Max compartment mass in g |
1,035 |
30 |
780 |
115 |
580 |
| Compartment quantity and size |
4 place buckets |
32, in 2 rows of 16
18X100mm |
6
70X190mm |
12
29X108mm |
6
61X153mm |
| Maximum volume per compartment |
250ml |
12ml |
480ml |
50ml |
315ml |
Tubes are a consumable and thus are not provided by the Core Lab. Please verify the correct fit and application before attempting to use any rotor. You can click on the links for the rotors to find options and capacities.
Location:
Core Lab, WRRB 207
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