WATER BATH

A water bath is a laboratory equipment used to incubate samples in water at a constant temperature over a long period. Here are some key points:

• Principle: It uses water as a heat-conducting medium to maintain and provide uniform temperature conditions for various laboratory experiments and processes.
• Components: Typically includes a container (bath), a heating element, a thermostat for temperature control, and sometimes a digital display for monitoring temperature.
• Temperature Range: Operates between ambient temperature and 100°C (sometimes higher with specialized models), with precise temperature control.
• Applications: Used for sample incubation, warming reagents, melting substrates, cell culture incubation, enzyme reactions, and more.
• Advantages: Provides a uniform temperature environment, is safe for heating flammable substances, and prevents direct contact with the heating element.