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Freeze Dryer (Labconco)

Biosafety Level 1 - Biological Preparation

Overview

The 6L Labconco FreeZone® Freeze Dryer System is designed for laboratory lyophilization procedures, whereby water or solvent is removed from frozen material through sublimation. The unit reaches -52°C and mbar when used with the rotary vane pump. The drying chamber is equipped with 16-ports designed for the attachment of Labconco Fast-Freeze® borosilicate glass flasks. Flask sizes include 900 mL, 600 mL and 300 mL.

Instrument Uses

  • Dehydration, lyophilization or freeze drying
  • Sample preservation

Requirements

  • Only pre-frozen aqueous samples