Corning Microplate 96 Well 330 ul Sterile Polypropylene Case of 100 Plates

Corning 3359 96-Well Microplate – 330 µL, Sterile, Clear Polypropylene, V-Bottom

The Corning 3359 is a premium, sterile 96-well microplate precision-engineered for high-throughput screening, sample collection, compound archiving, and molecular biology assays. Molded from high-purity, clear virgin polypropylene under strict cleanroom conditions, this plate combines exceptional chemical resistance with high thermal stability. Each well features a conical V-bottom design with a maximum volumetric capacity of 330 µL. The V-bottom geometry is specifically optimized for automated liquid handling, ensuring maximum fluid recovery with minimal dead volume, making it highly effective for concentrated sample pelleting, precipitation assays, and storage down to ultra-low temperatures.

Technical Performance and Design

• Conical V-Bottom Geometry: The steep, uniform V-shaped well base concentrates fluids at the absolute center of the bottom. This architecture minimizes residual dead volume during aspiration, maximizing sample recovery with manual pipettors or automated robotic heads.

• Premium Polypropylene Matrix: Formulated from advanced virgin polypropylene, granting the plate exceptional chemical tolerance against aggressive solvents like Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), phenols, and chloroform without extraction leaching or structural degradation.

• Aseptic Gamma Sterilization: Processed via validated gamma irradiation to achieve a high Sterility Assurance Level (SAL 10⁻³). Every lot is strictly audited and certified free of detectable RNase, DNase, and pyrogens to safeguard sensitive biological targets.

• Anti-Contamination Raised Rims: Individual well openings feature pronounced, raised outer rims that concentrate sealing pressure. This design ensures a leak-proof, evaporative barrier when paired with thermal heat-sealing foils, optical adhesive films, or silicone compression mats.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number / MPN: 3359

• Manufacturer / Brand: Corning Life Sciences

• Format: Standard 96-Well Matrix (8 × 12 Layout)

• Well Capacity: 330 µL Total Maximum (Nominal Working Volume 300 µL)

• Well Bottom / Profile: V-Bottom (Conical) / Round Well Opening

• Material Composition: Ultra-Clear Virgin Polypropylene (PP)

• Sterility Status: Sterile (Gamma Irradiated)

• Purity Metrics: Certified DNase/RNase-Free, Non-Pyrogenic

• Compliance: Fully conforms to standard ANSI/SLAS microplate dimensional footprints

Key Benefits & Applications

• High-Throughput Screening (HTS): Ideal for compound library management, serial dilutions, and master mix distribution where robust chemical resistance and high structural uniformity are required.

• Genomics & PCR Preparation: The sterile, enzyme-free composition allows for secure setup of nucleic acid extractions, DNA/RNA sample storage, and downstream NGS library preparation.

• Ultra-Low Temperature Archiving: Built to maintain mechanical flexibility and remain completely shatter-safe during long-term storage in deep-freeze configurations down to -80°C.

• Centrifugation & Automation: Structurally reinforced to handle high-stress forces inside multiwell swing-out plate centrifuges and optimized for error-free alignment with robotic plate grippers and automated liquid handlers.

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