Size and Weight
Utermöhl Pack contents
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- Utermöhl base plate 1unit
- Utermöhl threaded ring 1unit
- Locking key 1unit
- Glass Coverslip Circle 100units
- Square cover 4units
- Round cover 4units
- Utermöhl handling support 1unit
- Sedimentation chamber 10ml 1unit
- Sedimentation chamber 25ml 1unit
- Sedimentation chamber 50ml 1unit
- Sedimentation chamber 100ml 1unit
Materials
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- Methacrylate
- AISI 316 stainless steel
- Borosilicate crystal
- Acetal
Utermöhl base plate
Size and Weight
Capacity
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- Volume 3ml
Volume obtained with our base plate, threaded ring, Glass Coverslip and square cover used together.
Materials
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- Methacrylate
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- It has a thread to place the Utermöhl threaded ring and hold the glass “Coverslip Circle”.
- Allows the sedimentation chambers and the square cover to be placed on top.
- Allows the sedimentation chambers to be emptied easily through the small hole.
- It is not recommended to use alcohols on the Utermöhl base plate.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl threaded ring
- Locking key
- Glass Coverslip Circle
- Square cover
- Utermöhl handling support
- Utermöhl Sedimentation chambers
- Aluminum Utermöhl support
Utermöhl threaded ring
Size and Weight
Capacity
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- Volume 3ml
Volume obtained with our base plate, threaded ring, Glass Coverslip and square cover used together.
Materials
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- AISI 316 stainless steel
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- Allows to hold a glass “Coverslip Circle” on the Utermöhl base plate.
- Use the locking key to screw the ring onto the base plate.
- Screw in carefully to avoid damaging the base plate.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl base plate
- Locking key
- Glass Coverslip Circle
Utermöhl locking key
Size and Weight
Materials
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- AISI 316 stainless steel
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- Use the locking key to screw the ring onto the base plate.
- Screw in carefully to avoid damaging the base plate.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl threaded ring
Glass Coverslip Circle
Size and Weight
Materials
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- Borosilicate glass
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- It is recommended to carefully place the glass “Coverslip Circle” on the Utermöhl threaded ring, and ensure that it fits correctly.
- Then screw the ring carefully, so as not to damage the glass or the base plate, and ensure that the glass “Coverslip Circle” is securely attached.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl base plate
- Utermöhl threaded ring
- Sedimentation chambers
Square cover
Size and Weight
Materials
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- Borosilicate glass
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- It is placed on the Utermöhl base plate (above the logo), right next to the sedimentation chamber.
- Then, when the sample has sedimented, the square cover (along with the sedimentation chamber) moves on the base plate until it is placed on top of the threaded ring.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl base plate
- Utermöhl threaded ring
- Sedimentation chambers
- Utermöhl handling support
Round cover
Size and Weight
Materials
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- Borosilicate glass
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- The round cover is placed over the sedimentation chambers.
- When placing the round cover over the chamber, ensure that there are no air bubbles left inside the sedimentation chamber.
Compatibility
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- Sedimentation chambers
Utermöhl handling support
Size and Weight
Capacity
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- Volume: up to 100 ml
Materials
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- Acetal
Use and recommendations
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- Optional component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- Improves the use of the base plate and sedimentation chamber during analysis.
- Once the sample has sedimented, it allows you to place the square glass on the base plate and empty the sedimentation chambers easily.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl base plate
- Utermöhl Sedimentation chambers
- Square cover
Utermöhl sedimentation chambers
Size and Weight
Capacity
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- Volume: 10 ml (+/- 0.3 ml)
- Volume: 25 ml (+/- 0.3 ml)
- Volume: 50 ml (+/- 0.3 ml)
- Volume: 100 ml (+/- 0.3 ml)
Volume obtained with our base plate, threaded ring, Glass Coverslip and round cover used together.
Materials
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- Methacrylate
Use and recommendations
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- Necessary component for quantitatively analysing phytoplankton using the Utermöhl method.
- It is placed on top of the base plate and allows a specific sample volume to be sedimented.
- Important: Do not use alcohol with the sedimentation chambers.
Compatibility
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- Utermöhl base plate
- Utermöhl threaded ring
- Glass Coverslip Circle
- Square cover
- Round cover
- Utermöhl handling support
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The “Utermöhl Pack” is delivered in a protected box.
Sedimentation chambers volume obtained with our base plate, threaded ring, and sedimentation chamber used together.
Methacrylate components are not suitable for use with alcohols. Aquatic BioTechnology is not responsible for the deterioration that these substances may cause in our products.
For more information about the Utermöhl method click on the following link (Phytoplankton manual, UNESCO, Monographs on oceanographic methodology Vol.6, 1978).
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