Infrastructure

Freeze Dryer Beta 2-8 LSC plus (Martin Christ)

Type
Equipment
Code
APP/00444
Date of commissioning
01 June 2024 → …
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Marine ecology
  • Engineering and technology
    • Environmental marine biotechnology
Keywords
freeze dryer freezedryer
Brand Name/manufacturer
Martin Christ + Edwards
 
Description

This freeze dryer, the Beta 2-8 LSCplus with pump nXDS10i (Edwards), is suitable for drying aqueous and certain solvent-containing samples. Thanks to its large condenser capacity and drying chamber, it is also suitable for drying high-volume samples.

Specifications:

  • Condenser capacity: 8 kg ice
  • Condenser temperature: up to –85 °C
  • Heated shelves: yes, 5 shelves
  • Drying chamber: acrylic drying chamber, volume +/- 11 L
  • Shelf temperature range: –35 °C to +60 °C
  • Suitable for: aqueous samples, biological samples, and certain solvent-containing samples