Sample Preparation and Processing
Freeze Dry System - Labconco FreeZone Triad
Freeze Dry System - Labconco FreeZone® Triad™ (Model 700040)
The Labconco FreeZone® Triad™ Freeze Dry System (Model 700040) is designed for laboratory lyophilization procedures.
The freeze drying process is important in sample preparation and for the preservation and storage of biological, pharmaceuticals and foods. Other than food processing (e.g., coffee, whole dinners), freeze drying has been extensively used in the development of pharmaceuticals (e.g., antibiotics) and preservation of biologicals (e.g., proteins, plasma, viruses and cell lines). The nondestructive nature of this process has been demonstrated by the retention of viability in freeze dried viruses and microorganisms.
Features
- Electrical: 230 V, 60 Hz, single phase, 12 A
- Ambient temperature range: 5 °C to 40 °C
- Maximum RH: 80% for temperature up to 31 °C, decreasing linearly to 50% at 40 °C
- Collector minimum temperature: -85 °C
- Collector capacity in 24 hours: 1.84 Liters
- Collector total capacity: 2.5 Liters
- Shelf minimum temperature: -75 °C
- Shelf control temperature range: -55 °C to +50 °C
- Shelf size: 12.4” (L) x 14.5” (W) x 5.75” (H)
- Defrost method: hot gas
- Time to defrost 2.0 L: 1.5 hour
* All temperature specifications @ 20 °C ambient
Regulations
- We only accept water-based samples in this freeze dryer at this moment
- Do not use it for pre-freeze process. Please pre-freeze your sample(s) in a -80 freezer or a LN2 bath before running it in the freeze dryer
- For liquid samples, the amount of sample in each run is limited to 50 ml
- If acid or base is involved during sample preparation, please make sure the samples are neutralized before running it in the freeze dryer
Location
Materials Characterization Laboratory
Furnas Hall room #109/110
University at Buffalo North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Fees
Category A Rates
- Internal Academic: $5 per hour
- External Academic: $9 per hour
- Industry: $20 per hour
For general inquiries, contact:
Donald J. Goralski
Director, Shared Instrumentation Laboratories
(716) 645-5151
For technical inquiries, contact:
Zongmin (Shirley) Bei, PhD
Senior Research Support Specialist
Shared Instrumentation Laboratories (716) 645-5165