Our Zirconia Sample Beads from Luna Nanotech provide a powerful and contaminant-free solution for the mechanical disruption of a wide array of biological samples. With a high density of 5.5g/cc, these beads are particularly effective for tougher tissues and cellular materials, ensuring efficient and complete homogenization without the concern of silica contamination.

Key Features:

• Premium Material: Crafted from pure zirconia, offering exceptional hardness and density for effective lysis of challenging samples.
• High-Density Performance: The 5.5g/cc density makes these beads ideal for processing resilient cells and tissues, delivering strong impact during homogenization.
• Versatile Sizing for Targeted Applications: Available in various diameters, each suited for specific research needs:
  • 0.7 mm beads: Primarily used for the efficient lysis of microorganisms such as bacteria (Gram-positive/negative), yeast, fungi, and spores, making them excellent for nucleic acid extraction from these tough-to-break cells.
  • 1.0 mm beads: A versatile size suitable for a broad range of applications, including bacteria, yeast, fungi, spores, and small to medium-sized animal tissues (e.g., liver, kidney). Also effective for plant root tissues and other tough microorganisms.
  • 2.0 mm beads: Designed for the robust disruption of medium to tough animal tissues like muscle and heart, as well as various plant leaves and insects, providing significant mechanical force.
  • 2.3 mm beads: Similar to 2.0 mm, these beads are highly effective for challenging animal tissues, fibrous plant materials, and general disruption of medium to large samples, including muscle, skin, and connective tissues.
• Convenient Packaging Options: Offered in prefilled, self-standing 2 mL or 7 mL screw-on cap tubes for single-use applications, and in economical one-pound bottles for larger-scale laboratory requirements.

These zirconia beads are an indispensable tool for researchers focused on extracting high-quality nucleic acids, proteins, and other biomolecules from samples that demand aggressive yet precise mechanical disruption. Their purity and optimized performance ensure reliable results for a wide range of molecular biology and biochemical applications.