Analytical Equipment

The water activity meter is used to measure the amount of water in food that is available for microogranisms to grow. It provides a reading from 0.0 – 1.0 where 1.0 is pure water, and 0.0 is bone dry.

Gel electrophoresis is used to separate proteins based on charge and size. IBRL has equipment to run both agarose gel and SDS-PAGE.

The mini gel tank is used for SDS-PAGE and can accomodate up to two gels per run. The tank is compatible with all Invitrogen pre-cast mini gels and SureCast handcast gels.

The instrument simultaneously measures viscosity and torque. The results are displayed in cP or mPa.s. Torque measurement accuracy is 1% of full scale range and repeatability is 0.2% of full scale range.

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) is used to measure dissolved ammonia in aqueous solution. Accuracy of ISE is ±0.2 mV or ±0.05% of the reading.

This equipment provides a measurement for the amount of suspended solids or cloudiness in a liquid using light. IBRL Inventory # 58-046

The microscope is used primarily to verify fermentation culture morphology and detect contamination. IBRL Inventory # 59-042

Multinuclear, variable-frequency benchtop NMR for common QC applications. Range of magnetic field pulses and most comprehensive range of measurement frequencies. Current application: measurement of oil content in a variety of samples including the support of research done by the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI). IBRL Inventory # 58-041

The Mettler Toledo XPE205 has a capacity of 220 grams and reads accurately to 0.01 mg. The balance has both the Mettler Toledo specific StatusLight and StaticDetect technologies, making it a highly functional and easy-to-use balance. Ideal for sample preparation. IBRL Inventory # 58-038

The Isotemp Hot Water Bath is a 15L capacity shaking water bath with a temperature range of +5˚C Ambient to 100˚C. With a temperature uniformity of ±0.05˚C a temperature stability of ±0.1˚C, and three programmable temperature settings, the hot water bath is widely applicable. IBRL Inventory # 58-036

4 ft wide, HEPA filtered, stainless steel work bench space for sterile biological applications. UV lamp allows additional sterilization between uses to reduce contamination concerns. Cabinet is NSF/ANSI 49 Compliant. IBRL Inventory # 58-037

Borosilicate glass oil bath. Can withstand temperatures up to 250˚C with rapid heating ( 5˚C per minute). Bath can be operated with oil or heating media. Uncoated bottom allows use of stir bar. IBRL Inventory # 58-035

Hammer mill for sample preparation for Falling Number® or NIR analysis. Includes a cyclone sample outlet making sample collection and cleaning between cycles easier. IBRL Inventory # 58-034

Instrumentation for Falling Number® method of testing sprout damage in grains and flour. Measures alph-amylase activity in wheat, barley, rye, or sorghum for consistent final products such as pasta, bread, and malt. Validated for international standards: AACCI/No. 56-81.03, ICC/No. 107/1, ISO/DIS 3093. Touch screen model for easy operation. IBRL Inventory # 58-031

Perten Rapid Visco Analyzer (RVA) viscometer with automated operation for more reliable sample testing. The RVA 4500 model is optimized for the largest range of viscosities (10 – 25,000 cP at 160 rpm). Safe for food or non-food applications such as sauces, extruded animal feed, or starch for paper and packaging. Fast analysis – starch […]

Portable pH and mV measurements with temperature correction. Memory space for up to 50 measurements. Easy-to-read display shows measurement, temperature, stability and electrode condition. Accuracy of ±0.01pH, ±0.2mV or ±0.05% of the reading, ±0.1˚C. IBRL Inventory # 58-028

Refrigerated microcentrifuge with a 48mL capacity (24, 2mL tubes) and temperature range of -9 – +40˚C . Maximum speed of 13,300 rpm. Biocontainment lid for clean runs. IBRL Inventory # 58-026

Available for routine pH measurements in the lab. One to five point calibrations, temperature range of 0.0 – 100.0˚C and a resolution of ±0.1˚C. Automatic buffer recognition with two sets of buffers. Accuracy ±0.2mV (±199.9mV) or ±2mV beyond ±200mV. IBRL Inventory # 58-027    

Dry bath/block heaters have a variety of configurations with interchangeable blocks. Maximum temperature of 130˚C. Includes a timer and an advanced internal temperature probe for accurate measurements. IBRL Inventory # 58-025

4 available chemical hoods for any experiments that may generate fumes. Air, vacuum, gases available for connections in each hood. Each hood equipped with movable sash for convenient work space. IBRL Inventory # 58-024

Reliable, reversible pump option for flows ranging from 0.5 to 3000mL/minute. Maximum pressure of 2.7bar. IBRL Inventory # 58-023

Ceramic-topped stirring hot plate. Stirring range from 50 to 1,500 rpm with temperature control of 1˚C increments. Hot Top warning above 50˚C. IBRL Inventory # 58-022

5.7 L capacity ultrasonic bath with 99 minute timer and digital display. IBRL Inventory # 58-020

Two refrigerated bench top centrifuges each with a 4L capacity. Speeds up to 14,500 rpm and a variety of rotors. Each centrifuge can handle 50 mL conicals, 15 mL conicals, and microplates. Digital control screen shows detailed run information including speed, time, and temperature. IBRL Inventory # 58-021

TRACE 1300 Gas Chromatographer with autosampler. Current column options include a FAME column as well as a TG-5MS (5% phenyl phase) column. IBRL Inventory # 58-018

Two Ultimate 3000 HPLC systems from Thermo Fisher. Installed with both UV-Vis and RID detectors. Current column options include: HyperRez H+ for carbohydrate analysis, Acclaim Organic Acid column, and the Acclaim Polar Advantage II for vitamins and carotenoids. IBRL Inventory # 58-017

Top load balances with a 1200 g capacity. Minimum weight 14 g, with a 0.01 readability. IBRL Inventory # 58-016

Available for routine moisture analysis. Stores 20 methods and 100 results with 0.015% repeatability. IBRL Inventory # 58-015

Oven with flexible and controllable vacuum for samples needing reduced atmospheres. Maximum temperature of 260˚C with a digital control system. IBRL Inventory # 58-013

Two large-capacity ovens available for any heating or drying application. Temperatures range from 50 – 250˚C with gravity convection. IBRL Inventory # 58-012

Ice machine available for all laboratory applications. IBRL Inventory # 58-010

Four large-capacity MaxQ orbital shaking incubators available. Incubators have temperature ranges of +10˚C ambient to 80˚C. Each incubator is equipped with a shelf and interchangeable flask clamps in a variety of sizes. IBRL Inventory # 58-011

Laboratory autoclave – 120L chamber volume with a sliding rack. Easy-to-use digital control panel. IBRL Inventory # 58-009

Chamber for all anaerobic work. Two glove sets for dual use, and soft-sided for flexibilty. Internal incubator and oxygen-reducing catalysts. Cube-shaped port for ease of moving samples in and out. IBRL Inventory # 58-008

FreeZone -84˚C freeze dryer for lyophilizing samples including low eutectic point samples. 6 L console and stoppering tray dryer with three 16.5″ x 12″ processing shelves. IBRL Inventory # 58-005

Dishwasher with auto-addition of liquid detergent as well as a neutralizing acid rinse for effective cleaning of all laboratory glassware. IBRL Inventory # 58-006

High-speed floor centrifuge with interchangable rotors for up to 6L of volume in one run. Speeds up to 100,605 g with digital screen for monitoring. IBRL Inventory # 58-003

Full spectrum UV-Visible data instantaneously. User-determined concentration units, up to 100 standards, and third order curve fits. Suitable for a variety of life science applications, coatings and colors, multi-wavelength kinetic measurements, and pharmaceutical assay development. Temperature control for sample stability. IBRL Inventory # 58-001