Petri dishes

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The FL Medical Petri dishes are made of ultra-transparent polystyrene, come in different diameters and heights and they are triple vented, single vented or non-vented. They can be sterile or produced in ISO 6 Cleanroom.

FAQ

What is a Petri dish and what is its primary purpose?
A Petri dish, named from its inventor Julius Richard Petri, is a flat glass or plastic dish. It is primarily used in laboratories for culturing microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. The dish is transparent to allow easy observation of the contents inside.
Who invented the Petri dish and what is its historical significance in science?
Julius Richard Petri.
How are Petri dishes used in laboratory settings?
Petri dishes are versatile tools used in various laboratory settings for a wide range of applications.
Microbial Culturing, Isolation of Colonies, Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Research and Education, Food and Beverage Testing.
Can Petri dishes be used for anything other than growing microorganisms?
Yes, Petri dishes can be used for purposes other than growing microorganisms. While their primary use is indeed for culturing microorganisms, their versatility allows for various other applications in laboratory settings and beyond.
What are the differences between glass and plastic Petri dishes?
The main difference between glass and plastic Petri dishes is in the cost.
Plastic Petri dishes are generally more cost-effective than glass ones, especially when considering disposal costs. Glass Petri dishes are reusable but come with a higher upfront cost and may incur additional expenses for sterilization and handling.
Moreover glass is more fragile and can easily break causing leakage of the sample and putting operator safety at risk.
How do you properly sterilize Petri dishes before use?
We offer a wide range of Petri dishes, sterile and produced in cleanroom ISO 6.
Sterile one is beta rays sterilized.
Can plastic Petri dishes be reused, or are they single-use only?
Plastic Petri dishes are designed for single-use only and are not intended for reuse.

FAQ

What is a Petri dish and what is its primary purpose?
A Petri dish, named from its inventor Julius Richard Petri, is a flat glass or plastic dish. It is primarily used in laboratories for culturing microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and algae. The dish is transparent to allow easy observation of the contents inside.
Who invented the Petri dish and what is its historical significance in science?
Julius Richard Petri.
How are Petri dishes used in laboratory settings?
Petri dishes are versatile tools used in various laboratory settings for a wide range of applications.
Microbial Culturing, Isolation of Colonies, Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Research and Education, Food and Beverage Testing.
Can Petri dishes be used for anything other than growing microorganisms?
Yes, Petri dishes can be used for purposes other than growing microorganisms. While their primary use is indeed for culturing microorganisms, their versatility allows for various other applications in laboratory settings and beyond.
What are the differences between glass and plastic Petri dishes?
The main difference between glass and plastic Petri dishes is in the cost.
Plastic Petri dishes are generally more cost-effective than glass ones, especially when considering disposal costs. Glass Petri dishes are reusable but come with a higher upfront cost and may incur additional expenses for sterilization and handling.
Moreover glass is more fragile and can easily break causing leakage of the sample and putting operator safety at risk.
How do you properly sterilize Petri dishes before use?
We offer a wide range of Petri dishes, sterile and produced in cleanroom ISO 6.
Sterile one is beta rays sterilized.
Can plastic Petri dishes be reused, or are they single-use only?
Plastic Petri dishes are designed for single-use only and are not intended for reuse.

PETRI DISH TRIPLE VENTS

CODE	TYPE	STERILITY	PACKAGING
29042	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29082	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces
29052	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29062	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces

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PETRI DISH WITHOUT VENTS

CODE	TYPE	STERILITY	PACKAGING
29142	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29182	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces
29152	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29162	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces

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PETRI DISH SINGLE VENT

CODE	TYPE	STERILITY	PACKAGING
29242	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29282	ø 90 mm, H 14,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces
29252	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	produced in cleanroom iso 6	bag of 20 pieces
29262	ø 90 mm, H 16,2 mm	sterile	bag of 20 pieces