A water bath is a laboratory device used for incubating samples at constant temperatures. It ensures uniform heating and is often preferred over direct flames for safety reasons, particularly with flammable chemicals. Common applications include melting substances, warming reagents, and incubating cultures. Digital water baths allow precise temperature control, enhancing accuracy in sensitive experiments. They are widely used in microbiology, chemistry, and molecular biology. Their role in controlled heating makes them a core instrument in laboratories.
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Provides uniform heating of samples.
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Maintains a constant temperature for incubation.
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Safer than open flames for flammable chemicals.
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Used in warming reagents and cultures.
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Comes in digital and analog models.
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Essential in microbiology and biochemistry labs.