Thermo Fisher Scientific Invitrogen - Fisher Scientific FB120 Sonic Dismembrator

Applications & Use Cases

• Cell disruption for biological research and diagnostics.
• Homogenisation of samples for analytical testing.
• Emulsification and dispersion in pharmaceutical formulations.
• DNA/RNA shearing for genomics applications.
• Extraction of compounds from plant and animal tissues.

Typical Specifications

Typical volume range

Units in this class commonly handle volumes from 0.2 mL to 50 mL.

Power output

Sonic dismembrators of this type typically operate at around 120 watts.

Operating modes

Commonly features both manual and programmable operation, with pulse mode functionality.

Energy display

Typically includes real-time monitoring of energy output in watts and joules.

Power supply

Units are commonly available in 110-117V or 220-230V, 50/60 Hz configurations.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, units are generally compact, designed for laboratory benchtop use.

Sound enclosure

Often supplied with a sound enclosure to mitigate noise during operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a sonic dismembrator used for?

  A sonic dismembrator uses high-frequency sound waves (sonication) to disrupt cells, homogenise samples, extract substances, or shear DNA/RNA in liquid samples. It is widely used in laboratories for sample preparation.

• What is the typical sample volume capacity of this type of unit?

• Does this unit require a sound enclosure?

• Can this equipment be used for continuous operation?

• What kind of maintenance does a sonic dismembrator typically need?