What is the smallest Petri dish size?
Sterilin 30 to 140mm Petri Dishes
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Height (Metric) | 12 mm |
| Height (English) | 12 in. |
| Diameter (Metric) | 55 mm |
| Unit Size | Each |
Are petri dishes made of plastic?
Petri dishes are shallow cylindrical containers with fitted lids that are designed specifically for microbiology or cell culture use. Petri dishes are typically made of borosilicate glass or clear plastics (usually polystyrene or polycarbonate) and come in a variety of sizes.
Are petri dishes glass or plastic?
Squarish versions are also available. Petri dishes were traditionally reusable and made of glass; often of heat-resistant borosilicate glass for proper sterilization at 120–160 °C. Since the 1960s, plastic dishes, usually disposable, are also common.
What can I use instead of petri dishes?
For containers, you can use foil muffin tins, clear plastic cups covered with plastic baggies, clear Tupperware with lids, or real petri dishes.
What is the standard Petri dish size?
Sterilin Standard 90mm Petri Dishes
| Certifications/Compliance | Produced and tested in accordance with the EN ISO 24998:2008 Petri dish standard which includes stringent dimensional controls. |
|---|---|
| Height (Metric) | 16.1 mm |
| Height (English) | 16.1 in. |
| Diameter (Metric) | 90 mm |
| Unit Size | Case of 500 |
How big is an agar plate?
100 x 15 mm
Nutrient Agar, Prepared Media Plates, 100 x 15 mm, Pack of 10.
What kind of plastic are Petri dishes made of?
Typically made of borosilicate glass or clear plastics (such as polystyrene or polycarbonate), petri dishes are shallow cylindrical containers with fitted lids. Designed specifically for microbiology or cell culture use, petri dishes come in a variety of sizes and can be disposable or reusable.
How do you sterilize plastic petri dishes?
Using a soft, non-abrasive cloth, antibacterial dish soap and warm water, gently clean and rinse the plastic Petri dishes. The Petri dishes should be free of all debris, including any soap residue. Place the Petri dishes into the sterile bleach solution, one at a time, for approximately two minutes each.
Are plastic petri dishes reusable?
How do you dispose of plastic petri plates?
Autoclave them at 121 deg C for 15 minutes before disposal following appropriate routes in your institution. that would be siutable for disposal any bacterial cultures.
Can I grow bacteria without agar?
Most bacteria will grow well using nutrient agar, but some more fastidious bacteria (those with more complex nutrient requirements like Bacillus stearothermophilus, Branhamella catarrhalis, and Bacillus coagulans) prefer tryptic soy agar. You also need a source for bacteria, and this is not hard to find!