Centrifuge

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Centrifuge

Centrifuging safety considerations, centrifuging a sample, loading and unloading a centrifuge, removing the supernatant, and washing the precipitate are discussed and demonstrated.

Description

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The centrifuge is used to separate a solid from a solution quickly.

Loading and Unloading a Centrifuge

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Techniques for loading and unloading a centrifuge are demonstrated.

Centrifuging a Sample

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A sample is balanced and centrifuged, but the centrifuge is stopped incorrectly.

Removing Supernatant and Washing Precipitate

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After separating in a centrifuge, the supernatant liquid can be removed from the solid.

Avoid Loose Jewelry

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Centrifuge safety considerations are listed.