Gel electrophoresis equipment, instruments and supplies are used to separate macromolecules, either nucleic acids or proteins, on the basis of size, electric charge, and other physical properties.
Laboratory centrifuges are used to separate particles from a solution according to their size, shape, density, and viscosity of the medium and rotor speed.
Plastic labware and glass labware are made of glass or plastic and intended for laboratory use. Type, volume, and material of construction are the most important specifications to consider.