Water bath equipment is a type of laboratory equipment used to heat samples in a contained environment. It is typically used for incubation, melting, and tempering. The equipment consists of a container filled with a liquid, usually water, and a heating element. The water bath is used to maintain a constant temperature, usually between 35 and 95 degrees Celsius.
Water bath equipment is used in a variety of laboratory applications including cell culture, enzyme reactions, and protein denaturation. It is also used in the food industry for pasteurization and in the medical industry for sterilization.
The price range for water bath equipment varies depending on the size and features of the model. Smaller, basic models can cost as little as $100 while larger, more advanced models can cost up to $2,000. Popular manufacturers of water bath equipment include Fisher Scientific, VWR, and Labnet.
