Optimum fixed angle centrifuge rotor
US5024646A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B5/0414
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A centrifuge rotor and method for gradient density separation which supports a generally cylindrical volume of sample solution with its axis inclined to the spin axis at an angle which is optimized for maximum separation efficiency while reducing contamination by undesirable centrifugates upon reorientation of the desirable centrifugates. The optimum angle is determined based on the relationship .theta.=Tan.sup.-1 (D/15L).sup.0.5 where D and L are respectively the diameter and length of the cylindrical volume of the sample solution and .theta. is the angle of inclination.
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