Classification of centrifuges based on the speed of rotation

Classification of centrifuges based on the speed of rotation

Centrifuge classes

Low speed

High-speed

Ultra/micro-ultra

Maximum speed (rpm x 103)

10

28

100/150

Maximum RCF (x103)

7

100

800/900

Pelleting applications

Bacteria

Yes

Yes

Yes

Animal and Plant cells

Yes

Yes

Yes

Nuclei

Yes

Yes

Yes

Precipitates

Some

Most

Yes

Membrane fractions

Some

Some

Yes

Ribosomes / Polysomes

-

-

Yes

Macromolecules

-

-

Yes

Viruses

-

Most

Yes

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