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HPLC: Principle, Parts, Types, Uses, Diagram

High-performance liquid chromatography or commonly known as HPLC, is an analytical technique used to separate, identify or quantify each component in a mixture. The mixture is separated using the basic...

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Petri Dish: Definition, Parts, Types, Uses, 4 Examples

A petri dish is a small shallow transparent dish with a lid that is mainly used in biological experiments for the culture of cells. For instance, in microbiological experiments, a ... Read more The...

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Ion Exchange Chromatography: Principle, Parts, Steps, Uses

Chromatography is the separation of a mixture of compounds into their individual components based on their relative interactions with an inert matrix. What is Ion Exchange Chromatography? Ion exchange...

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Micropipette: Types, Parts, Working, Uses, 5 Examples

One of the most important tasks in the laboratory is precise and accurate liquid handling. This task is eased by simple equipment called a micropipette or pipette. A micropipette is ... Read more The...

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Electroporator: Principle, Types, Parts, Uses, Examples

Electroporator is a device used in molecular biology and genetic engineering to introduce foreign DNA, RNA, or other molecules into the cells using electric pulses. Electroporator History In 1960, it...

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10 Types of Centrifuge with Principles and Uses

A centrifuge is a device used to separate components of a mixture on the basis of their size, density, the viscosity of the medium, and the rotor speed. Relative Centrifugal ... Read more The post 10...

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Laboratory Incubator: Principle, Procedure, Examples

An incubator is a heated, insulated container used in laboratories to cultivate and preserve cell or microbiological cultures. Data loggers with sensors are used to monitor temperature during...

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Thin Layer Chromatography: Principle, Parts, Steps, Uses

Chromatography is an important biophysical technique that enables the separation, identification, and purification of the components of a mixture for qualitative and quantitative analysis. In this...

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UV-Vis Spectroscopy: Principle, Parts, Uses, Limitations

UV-Vis Spectroscopy or Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy or Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis) is also called absorption spectroscopy or reflectance spectroscopy in the ultraviolet-visible...

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Borescope in Biology: Definition, Uses, Limitations

Examining the organs of a human is a task. Fortunately, with the help of a boroscope, we now have accessibility to evaluate these hidden inner organs. Boroscopes are instruments that ... Read more The...

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Fluorimetry: Principle, Instrumentation, Factors, Uses

Fluorimetry is a scientific and analytical technique used to detect and measure the fluorescent light emitted by the sample (lying in the visible spectrum) with the aid of ultraviolet rays. ... Read...

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Chromatography: Principle, Types, Uses, Diagram

Chromatography is an important biophysical technique that enables the separation, identification, and purification of the components of a mixture for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Principle of...

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pH Meter: Principle, Parts, Procedure, Types, Uses, Examples

A unit of measure that measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution using a logarithmic scale with seven as neutral, where lower values are more acidic, and higher ones ... Read more The post pH...

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Laminar Flow Hood/Cabinet: Parts, Principle, Types, Uses

A Laminar flow hood/cabinet is an enclosed workstation that is used to create a contamination-free work environment through filters to capture all the particles entering the cabinet. Image Source:...

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Agarose Gel Electrophoresis: Principle, Parts, Steps, Uses

Agarose gel electrophoresis is a method of gel electrophoresis used in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and clinical chemistry to separate a mixed population of macromolecules such as DNA ,...

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Autoclave: Parts, Principle, Procedure, Types, Uses

An autoclave is a machine that provides a physical method of sterilization by killing bacteria, viruses, and even spores present in the material put inside of the vessel using steam ... Read more The...

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Hot Air Oven: Principle, Parts, Types, Uses, Examples

A hot air oven is an essential laboratory equipment that uses to dry heat (hot air) to sterilize laboratory objects and samples. This type of sterilization is also known as ... Read more The post Hot...

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18 Instruments used in Microbiology Lab with Principle, Uses

The instruments used in the microbiology labs include a bunch of different kinds of instruments required for a lot of different processes conducted within those laboratories. Figure: Instruments used...

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Bioreactor: Design, Principle, Parts, Types, Uses, Diagram

A bioreactor is a type of fermentation vessel that is used for the production of various chemicals and biological reactions. It is a closed container with adequate arrangement for aeration, ... Read...

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HPLC: Principle, Parts, Types, Uses, Diagram

High-performance liquid chromatography or commonly known as HPLC, is an analytical technique used to separate, identify or quantify each component in a mixture. The mixture is separated using the basic...

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