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Homogenizing from A - Z Post #1

Homogenizing A - Z

Homogenizing is one of the first steps in research and PRO homogenizers have been used to process so many different type of samples from A (acetate) to Z (zebrasfish).

What can we help you homogenize today?
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Or review letters A & B here:

Acetate

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Acetate fiber
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	1 g
MEDIUM:	Methanol and Freon solvent
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	100 ml
PROCESS:	Homogenization
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Oester blender
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO250 Homogenizer with stand or PR0300 D Homogenizer with safety sealed generators
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Obtained needed effect in 10 seconds, 1/6 the time of the blender.

Aribidopsis seedlings

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	5 ml
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	Aribidopsis seedlings
MEDIUM:	Extraction buffer
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	150 ml
PROCESS:	RNA extraction
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Brinkmannn polytron
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer with 5mm generator
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Excellent homogenization of entire seedling after grinding with mortar and pestle. Got large yields from the PRO200 Homogenizer and acceptable RNA samples.

Aspirin tablets (20 tablets)

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Aspirin tablets (20 tablets)
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	325mg per tablet
MEDIUM:	None
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	None
PROCESS:	Homogenize to a fine powder
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Unknown
EQUIPMENT USED:	cra: Test 1 & 2: 30mm generator (02-30150) Test 3 & 4: 20mm generator (02-20150)
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Various tests were run as follows: Test 1: 10,000 rpm - 1 minute moving up, down, and around in a glass jar. Test 2: 10,000 rpm - 45 seconds moving up, down, and around in a 150m1 glass beaker. Test 3: 30,000 rpm - 1 minute moving up, down, and around in a 150ml glass beaker. Test 4: 30,000 rpm - 35 seconds moving up and down in a 50ml conical tube. RECOMMENDATIONS: Test 1: fine powder with no lumps. Test 2: fine powder with no lumps. Test 3: a powder with some lumps. Test 4: very fine powder with no lumps. In all four tests, the aspirin was reduced to a powder.

Bacteria

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bacteria
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	500ml
MEDIUM:	Culture
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	Not reported
PROCESS:	Complete dispersion with low foaming
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Brinkmannn Polytron
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer with 20mm PRO Safety Sealed Chamber Assembly
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Worked perfectly with minimal foaming.

Bacterial phase-filaments

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bacterial phage-filaments
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	.015-.02 ml
MEDIUM:	Aqueous buffer
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	1-1.5 ml
PROCESS:	disruption of the filament
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Mechanical Shear and Hand-press
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer with 5mm generator
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Achieved desired results in 25-30 sec.

Biological tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Biological tissue
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	5ml
MEDIUM:	Not reported
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	Not reported
PROCESS:	Break down tissue for analysis and testing
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Hand mixer
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer with 7mm generator
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Achieved desired results

Bone and joint tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bone and joint tissue
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	Micro volumes
MEDIUM:	Tween-80 in TSB
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	Micro volumes
PROCESS:	Bacteria in the bone and joint tissue were isolated
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Not reported
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Achieved desired results for overnight culture

Bovine brain

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bovine brain
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	50 g (10mm gen.) and 150 g (37mm gen.)
MEDIUM:	Not reported
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	Not reported
PROCESS:	Homogenization
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Brinkmannn Polytron PT10 / 35
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO250 Homogenizer with stand or PR0300 D Homogenizer with 10 & 30mm generators
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Successfully homogenized the Bovine brain with both volumes and generators.

Bovine neutrophil pellets

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bovine neutrophil pellets
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	Not reported
MEDIUM:	TRIzol
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	1 ml
PROCESS:	Homogenization
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Not reported
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer
APPLICATION AND RESULTS: DOI:	Achieved desired homogenization results, stored at -80°C for RNA extraction Application report

Bovine thyroid tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bovine thyroid tissue
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	50ml
MEDIUM:	Not reported
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:	Not reported
PROCESS:	Homogenization
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Not reported
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer with 10mm generator
APPLICATION AND RESULTS:	Worked better than expected.

Bovine tongue-epithelial tissue

PRODUCT APPLICATION REPORT

MATERIAL:	Bovine tongue-epithelial tumor tissue
VOLUME OF MATERIAL:	cut into small pieces
MEDIUM:	Not reported
VOLUME OF MEDIUM:
PROCESS:	Homogenization
PREVIOUS OR CURRENT METHOD:	Not reported
EQUIPMENT USED:	PRO200 Homogenizer
APPLICATION AND RESULTS: DOI:	Achieved desired homogenization results http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2014.2887

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Homogenization of creams, lotions, vegetable glycerin or some other viscous material

PRO Scientific deflector heads are specifically designed to enhance the homogenization of larger volume and higher viscosity materials such as creams, lotions, oils, gels and much more. They are used regularly by cosmetic, nutrition, paint and oil companies.

The deflector head design creates vertical movement of heavy materials which would otherwise stand stagnant, and promotes increased flow on larger volume samples.