Fernbach flask

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A Fernbach flask or Fernbach culture flask is a type of flask suited for large volume cell culture where the culture requires a large surface area to volume ratio.

Description

A Fernbach flask is similar in appearance to a short Erlenmeyer flask with a cylindrical bottom, or a Petri dish with an inverted funnel glued on top. Typically, they are baffled on the bottom in order to maximize oxygen transfer to the culture medium. They are commonly made of plastic, like polycarbonate, PMP or borosilicate glass. Plastic flasks are disposable. Some Fernbach flasks have a screw and plastic lid with air membrane.

Availability

Fernbach flasks can be bought from lab suppliers or online.

Projects

  • Grow bacterial cultures

See also

References

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