Steel grinding beads, 5.5 mm, bulk, 1 kg

1 kg bag of 5.5 mm (.25 cal) stainless steel grinding beads. Used to break hard, brittle samples specifically in applications including RNA extraction from difficult samples where lysis by impaction only is preferable with minimal amounts of mechanical shearing. Application Notes Used to break hard, brittle samples. Applications include RNA extraction from difficult samples where lysis by impaction only is preferable with minimal amounts of mechanical shearing. Usage Statement Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. Key Applications Extraction of nucleic acids, proteins, metabolites and other small molecules from tough, hard or brittle cell membranes including organisms with a tough or dense exterior matrix. RNA extraction from difficult samples where lysis by impaction is necessary.