{"id":39742,"date":"2022-11-16T11:59:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T06:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/?p=39742"},"modified":"2022-11-16T11:59:51","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T06:14:51","slug":"laboratory-refrigerators-freezers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/laboratory-refrigerators-freezers\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers- Principle, Parts, Types, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A refrigerator, also known as a “fridge,” is an appliance made up of a thermally insulated compartment and a mechanical, electronic, or chemical heat pump that transfers heat from the interior to the exterior to cool the interior down below room temperature. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laboratory refrigerators are distinct from regular refrigerators used in homes and restaurants because they must be 100 percent hygienic and 100 percent dependable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fridge in the lab is the same as the one in our house. Its use and calibration needs are what differentiate it. Samples and specimens are cooled in laboratories so they can be preserved. They comprise refrigeration units for holding vaccines and other pharmaceutical or medical supplies, as well as blood plasma and other blood products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Figure: Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To reduce the risk of bacterial contamination and volatile material explosions, laboratory refrigerators must maintain a constant temperature. The refrigerator requires air circulation and a fan to maintain a consistent temperature to operate with high levels of accuracy. To stop cold air from blowing outside the unit when the door is open, the fan shuts off. Laboratory refrigerators have distinct sections to prevent contamination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below the freezing point, a substance’s state changes from liquid to solid, a phenomenon known as freezing. Laboratory freezers are cold cabinets that can keep biological samples and flammable chemicals at temperatures between -80\u00baC and 10\u00baC. Laboratories, hospitals, blood banks, production facilities, material testing labs, and diagnostic centers all employ laboratory freezers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The usual temperature range for storing samples in refrigerators is between – 5\u00baC and – 15\u00baC, whereas the usual range for storing samples in freezers is between -25\u00baC and -15\u00baC. The only difference in temperature is what distinguishes refrigerators from freezers. Some lab freezers and refrigerators are also utilized as incubators that alternate between heating and cooling cycles. These refrigerators are frequently employed for culturing and monitoring the development of microorganisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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