| Material | Bead Size | Tube Size | SKU | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | 0.1 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1031-01 |
$131
|
| Glass | 0.5 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1031-05 |
$131
|
| Glass | 1.0 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1031-10 |
$131
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | 0.1 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-01 |
$183
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | 0.5 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-05 |
$183
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | 1.0 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-10 |
$183
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | 1.5 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-15 |
$183
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | 3.0 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-30 |
$183
|
| Acid-washed Stainless Steel | 2.8 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1033-28 |
$183
|
| Acid-washed Stainless Steel | 2.8 mm | 5.0 ml | BMS:D1034-28 |
$244
|
| Garnet w/ Zirconium Satellite | 0.5 mm + 6.0 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1033-30G |
$183
|
| "Triple Pure" Zirconium | Starter Kit 10 each of 0.1/0.5/1.0/1.5/3 mm | 2.0 ml | BMS:D1032-SK |
$183
|
Beads in pre-filled tubes for use with the BeadBug™, BeadBug™ 6, and BeadBlaster™ 24 Homogenizers from Benchmark Scientific. Each kit contains 50 pre-filled tubes.
Pre-filled tube kits contain one of the following types of beads:
Bead kits are available with 2.0 ml and 5.0 ml tubes. (5.0 ml tubes only available with steel beads.)
Please Note: 5.0 ml tubes are only for use in the BeadBug™ 6 or BeadBlaster™ 24 and require the 5 ml Tube Adapter.
Different bead-mill homogenizers have different specifications. We therefore do not recommend substituting the beads or tubes from one homogenizer for use in another homogenizer unless you are certain that they will work properly.
Please note that the chart below is only provided as a guideline. Various factors, especially sample size, will influence the bead kit which is optimal for your sample.
Are the bead kits sterile?
They are not sterile. Beads are washed and heat treated and kits are filled in a clean room environment, but they cannot be guaranteed to be sterile. If you require sterility, it is recommended that you autoclave them before use (just remember to loosen or remove the caps prior to autoclaving).
Are the Triple Pure™ zirconium beads compatible with organic solvents, such as phenol and chloroform?
Yes, they are non-reactive with organic solvents.
How many beads are there in each tube?
The tubes are filled by mass and have a target mass with a high/low tolerance. This varies based on the type of bead used, as follows:
| Bead Type | Target Mass | High / Low Mass |
| 0.1 mm glass | 380 mg | 430 / 330 mg |
| 0.5 mm glass | 380 mg | 430 / 330 mg |
| 1.0 mm glass | 470 mg | 520 / 420 mg |
| 0.1 mm zirconium | 600 mg | 650 / 550 mg |
| 0.5 mm zirconium | 520 mg | 570 / 470 mg |
| 1.0 mm zirconium | 1040 mg | 1090 / 990 mg |
| 1.5 mm zirconium | 950 mg | 1000 / 900 mg |
| 3.0 mm zirconium | 420 mg | 470 / 370 mg |
| 2.8 mm steel | 700 mg | 750 / 650 mg |
