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A Centrifuge Swing-out Rotor is a part of a centrifuge which attaches to the motor and holds the sample tubes. A swing-out, as opposed to a Fixed Angle rotor, has holders that move from vertical to horizontal as the centrifuge speeds up.

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What are the parts of a centrifuge and their functions?

A centrifuge has holes to insert the centrifuge tubes in, a cap to secure the tubes inside, and a lid to protect both the samples and experimenter in case of malfunction. There is also typically a way to set the centrifuge speed and a power switch to turn the centrifuge on and off.


What is the formula for converting g into RPM?

It depends on the size of your rotor g=(1.118x10^-5)xradius of rotor in cm x speed of centrifuge in rev/min^2


How do you build a centrifuge?

To build a centrifuge you first need to decide what G force you need to generate. This is a function of the distance that the unit to be centrifuged is from the center axis and the rotational frequency (RPM). A major difficult you might run into is balancing the unit you make. The basic components of a centrifuge are the motor, case, rotor, and shield. The rotor holds the tubes, the case holds the motor in place and is a sturdy base, the shield protects you from any debri that could be thrown from an unbalanced rotor. If you MUST build a centrifuge you will need to learn to machine an accurate and balanced rotor. You are really just better off buying one. If you are in search of a cheap and simple centrifuge for playing with, use some tubing and an egg beater like these students did: http://www.rsc.org/delivery/_ArticleLinking/DisplayHTMLArticleforfree.cfm?JournalCode=LC&Year=2008&ManuscriptID=b809830c&Iss=Advance_Article


What are the basic parts of the centrifuge?

The basic parts of a centrifuge include the rotor, which holds the samples and spins them at high speeds, the motor, which drives the rotor to create centrifugal force, and the control system, which allows for setting speed and time parameters. Additionally, centrifuges often have safety features such as lid locks and imbalance detection systems.


How do you change RPM into x g centrifugation?

The relationship between revolutions per minute (RPM) and relative centrifugal force (xg) is: g = (1.118 × 10-5) R S2 where g is the relative centrifugal force, R is the radius of the rotor in centimeters, and S is the speed of the centrifuge in revolutions per minute. You can use this for any centrifuge, just measure the radius of the rotor from the center to outer edge.


What is centrifuge made made of?

Centrifuges are typically made of stainless steel or aluminum because of their durability and resistance to corrosion. The rotor, where samples are placed for spinning, is often made of lightweight but strong materials like titanium or carbon fiber to withstand high speeds. The housing of the centrifuge is commonly made of plastic or metal to contain the rotor and ensure safety during operation.


Who developed the centrifuge?

Antonin Prandtl, however Gustof de Laval invented the first "Modern" centrifuge. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrifuge


How motor in centrifuge works?

centrifuge is a system which is used to separate the water from the diesel.


What is the centrifuge tube used for?

A centrifuge is used for separating components in a liquid that have different weights.


How much is a centrifuge?

A good centrifuge, such as the Eppendorf 5702 Series, will cost you upwards of $2,000.


Difference between g and RPM in centrifugation?

G-force (acceleration due to gravity) is a measure of the force applied to particles in a centrifuge, while RPM (revolutions per minute) is a measure of how fast the rotor of the centrifuge is spinning. The relationship between g and RPM depends on the rotor size and radius. RPM alone doesn't provide information on the actual force being applied to the particles, which is why g-force is often used as a more reliable measure in centrifugation.


What instrument is used to separate blood into it's liquid and solid components?

Centrifuge.