7570-Test Tube Stand (Round)

A handy, little, space saver, this circular twelve place Polypropylene Test Tube Stand has four 25 mm. dia holes & eight 19 mm dia holes in its top plate. The base has matching hemispherical wells & 16 vertical pins for drying tubes surrounded by a trough to catch drippings. This autoclavable rack can be easily disassembled for cleaning purpose.
Material : Polypropylene

Here are some common uses of a round test tube stand:

1. Organization and Storage:
   • The primary use of a round test tube stand is to organize and store test tubes neatly on laboratory benches or within cabinets. The circular arrangement allows for easy access to individual test tubes.
2. Drying Tubes:
   • After washing or sterilizing test tubes, a round test tube stand can be used to hold the tubes upside down for air drying. This helps prevent water droplets from accumulating inside the tubes.
3. Sample Handling:
   • When working with multiple samples, a round test tube stand provides an organized way to arrange and handle the test tubes. This is particularly useful in experiments involving a series of reactions or analyses.
4. Centrifugation:
   • Round test tube stands are compatible with centrifuge rotors. They securely hold multiple test tubes during centrifugation, allowing for the separation of substances based on density.
5. Freezing and Cooling:
   • A round test tube stand can be used to organize test tubes in freezers or refrigerators, providing a stable arrangement for samples that need to be frozen or kept at a specific temperature.
6. Incubation:
   • In microbiology and cell culture work, a round test tube stand is used to hold test tubes during incubation periods. The circular arrangement facilitates the handling of cultures and samples.
7. Reaction Setups:
   • Round test tube stands are often used to set up reactions by organizing reagents and samples. The circular layout allows for a systematic and easily accessible arrangement of test tubes.
8. Benchtop Experiments:
   • A round test tube stand is valuable for benchtop experiments where multiple test tubes are used simultaneously. It helps prevent spillage and provides a secure place for test tubes during various stages of an experiment.
9. Teaching Laboratories:
   • In educational settings, such as teaching laboratories, round test tube stands are used to teach students about proper laboratory techniques, including the handling, organization, and storage of test tubes.
10. Quality Control and Inspections:
    • Round test tube stands are used in quality control processes and inspections to organize and present test tubes for visual inspections or measurements.
11. Display and Presentation:
    • In some instances, round test tube stands are used to display samples or experiments during presentations or demonstrations. This is common in educational outreach or public engagement activities.
12. Transportation:
    • Round test tube stands can be used to transport multiple test tubes from one location to another. Some designs include handles for easy carrying.