HTS-/Microplates
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Can Greiner Bio-One microplates be autoclaved?
Microplates made out of polystyrene do not withstand the high temperatures of the autoclaving process (specified thermal stability of polystyrene = -20°C - + 60°C)
Microplates made out of polypropylene do have a higher temperature tolerance (specified temperature range of polypropylene = -196°C to + 121°C).
All microplates are intended for single use only and autoclaving is not recommended as autoclaving can influence the tight physical dimensions and tolerances of the microplates.
However most of our microplates are as well available in a sterile version and autoclaving is not necessary.