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Centrifuge

Centrifuge - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - A centrifuge is a piece of equipment, generally driven by a motor that puts an object in rotation around a fixed axis, applying a force perpendicular to the axis. The centrifuge works using the sedimentation principle, where the centripetal acceleration is used to separate substances of greater and lesser density. There are many different kinds of centrifuges, including those for much specialized purposes. It can be used for viable counts, when shaking the culture e.g. yeast, out of suspension.

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Centrifuge - Super centrifuge is a vertical high speed tabular bowl centrifuge, continuous separation of two immiscible liquids, for clarification of liquid.

 

What is a Centrifuge? - A centrifuge is any number of devices that spin at a high speed to press objects outward with centrifugal force. It is easy to see centrifugal force by performing a simple experiment. Fill a bucket half way full with water. A large tumbler will work as well, but it isn't as easy to use. Now you have a basic centrifuge.

 

A device that rotates at various speeds about a fixed, central point. It can separate liquids from solids or liquids of different densities by way of the centrifugal force resulting from its rotation. - Source

 

A machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects - Source

 

A machine using centrifugal force to separate particles of varying density, as cream from milk, or to draw off moisture, as in a washing machine - Source