MN Bead Tubes Type G
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Delivery time approx. 5 working days
2 mL tubes with 5 mm steel beads; for homogenization of plant material
| Application | Sample homogenization |
| Target | Accessories |
| Format | Mini prep |
| CE certified | No, research use only |
| Handling | Bead beating |
| Scope of delivery | MN Bead Tubes Type G |
| Storage temperature | 15–25 °C / 59–77 °F |
| Gross weight (incl. packaging) | 237.7 g / 0.52 lbs |
| Packaging dimensions | 151 x 109 x 83 mm / 5.94 x 4.29 x 3.27 Inch |
| Hazardous material | No |
| Shelf life (from production) | 72 Month(s) |
MN Bead Tubes Type G
Traditionally plant samples are homogenized using mortar and pistil. However, the 5mm steel beads (MN Bead Tubes Type G) offer a valid and robust homogenization method for fresh and frozen samples.
Scalable options
Solutions for small sample amounts
Bulk solutions for different sample amounts
- 2ml screw cap tubes
- Prefilled with 5mm steel beads
- compatible with common bead beating devices
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- bulk beads
- 5mm steel beads
- compatible with common bead beating devices
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Sample processing recommendations
Sample processing recommendation using a RETSCH Mixer Mill
| Sample type | Processing time | Buffer and volume | Bead Tube | Recommended kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant material | 60-90 sec at 30Hz | frozen: without buffer , fresh: up to 500µl PL1 depending on the amount of sample material | MN Bead Tubes Type G | NucleoSpin Plant II |
| Plant material | 60-90 sec at 30Hz | frozen: without buffer , fresh: up to 500µl MC1 depending on the amount of sample material | MN Bead Tubes Type G | NucleoMag Plant |
| Plant material | 30-90 sec at 30Hz | frozen: without buffer | MN Bead Tubes Type G | NucleoSpin RNA Plant and Fungi |
MN Bead Tubes Type G
An alternative in sample disruption of biological materials are bead beating mills. MN Bead Tubes (with the exception of MN Bead Tubes Type F) can be combined with most disruption devices. Please find below the recommendation for MN Bead Tubes Type G in combination with different purification kits and the RETSCH Mixer Mill. Click here to find our latest Application Note for MN Bead Tubes and the RETSCH Mixer Mill.
In order to obtain optimal yields of DNA from sample material, a complete disruption of the sample material is necessary. Sample disruption efficiency depends on the parameters such as type of bead tube or bead plate, time and frequency and also the disruption device. Please find below our suggested recommendations for the MN Bead Tubes Type G in combination with different nucleic acid purification kits.
Compatible with the following kits
MN Bead Tube Holder in combination with a Vortex-Genie 2
MN Bead Tubes Type G are not recommended with Vortex Genie 2 because disruption efficiency is low with this Bead Tubes on this device.
