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How long does it take for an objective to warm up to temperature using an objective warmer?
Generally speaking, the larger the mass that you are trying to heat, the longer it will take. Larger objectives will take longer to heat than smaller objectives. An objective in a turret with many other objectives will also take longer. Typically, you should expect it to take at least 10 minutes ...
How much does an objective warmer weigh?
The 30-35mm objective warmer (part # 641674) weighs approximately 33g not including the connecting cable.The 23-30mm objective warmer (part # 641665) weighs approximately 30g not including the connecting cable.
When would I use an objective warmer?
When doing immersion microscopy the objective can act as a heat sink creating a thermal gradient across the sample. An objective warmer helps to prevent heat loss from the sample.
Will an objective warmer slide off of an objective on an upright microscope?
Objective warmers do not slide off of objectives on upright microscopes. Each warmer has two silicone rings that come into contact with the objective. These rings are flexible and therefore expand to slide over wide portions of the objective, and contract to "grip" onto the the narrow portions. ...
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