Conical Culture Flask

Description

Introduction of Conical Culture Flask

A conical culture flask is also called a shake bottle, which can be used for the preparation, mixing, and storage of culture medium. Its distinctive conical shape with a flat bottom and narrow neck makes it ideal for mixing, growing, and observing cell cultures. The design helps prevent spills and reduces contamination risks during culture manipulations.

A conical culture flask can also be used to culture cells, fungi, plant, and animal cells from suspension.

Features of Conical Culture Flask

1. Size range: 4 sizes to choose: 125ml, 250ml, 500ml and 1000ml.
2. Craftsmanship: One-blow molding technology, without joints, which prevents leakage and cell disruption. DNase, RNase, and pyrogen free.
3. Temperature tolerance: -80~+121°C.
4. Sterile: Gamma radiation sterilization.
5. Shape: The conical shape allows for easy mixing of contents by swirling, reducing the need for stirring rods or mechanical agitation.
6. Material: Medical grade PETG or PC material, the clean and smooth surface decreases the risk of cell attachment on the inner wall.
7. Neck: The narrow neck minimizes contamination risks and can be sealed with cotton plugs, rubber stoppers, or screw caps.
8. Graduations: Often marked with graduations for approximate measurement of liquid volume.
9. Sterility: Available as sterile or non-sterile. Sterile flasks are pre-treated to ensure a contamination-free environment.
10. Package: Individual pack that is sanitary and easy to use.

Advantages

• Ease of Use: The conical shape allows for easy handling and swirling without spilling.
• Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from cell culture to chemical reactions.
• Durability: Made from robust materials that can withstand repeated sterilization cycles.
• Contamination Prevention: The narrow neck and ability to seal the flask help in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Efficient Mixing: The design promotes efficient mixing of contents, which is essential for homogenous cultures and reactions.

Applications of Conical Culture Flask

• Microbial Culture: Ideal for growing bacterial, fungal, and yeast cultures in microbiology labs.
• Cell Culture: Used in tissue culture labs for growing and maintaining cell lines under controlled conditions.
• Chemical Mixing: Suitable for mixing reagents and solutions in various chemical experiments.
• Aeration: The conical shape allows for better aeration when placed on a shaker, which is crucial for oxygen-requiring cultures.
• Storage: This can be used to store media, buffers, and other laboratory solutions.