The split format Petri dish is used for bacterial cultures that require the separation of curved surface. The mesh distance is 10mm x 10mm. The numbers and alphabetic numbers are convenient for location identification and counting.
Why petri dishes are used ?
Petri dishes are commonly used as laboratory equippment in biology and chemistry. The dish is used to cultivate cells by storing them and keeping them from being infected. Because the dish is transparent, it is easy to see the many stages of microbial development. Due to the size of the Petri dish, it can be observed directly under the microscope without being transferred to a microscopic plate. A Petri plate is utilized in schools and colleges for activities such as seed germination observation.
What are the types of Petri dishes ?
According to the material the Petri dishes can be divided into Glass Petri dishes and Plastic Petri dishes. When selecting Petri dishes, buyers can specify the desired diameter and may select products that are reusable or disposable. Reusable Petri dishes are usually thicker than standard glass or plastic labware, and can withstand heavier workloads. Disposable dishes such as the ones below are less expensive and lighter weight.