Corning Microplate 96 Well PS V Bottom 100 Plates

Corning 3897 96-Well Clear V-Bottom Microplate (Polystyrene)

The Corning 3897 is a high-performance 96-well microplate designed for applications requiring maximum sample recovery and efficient centrifugation. Manufactured from crystal-grade virgin polystyrene, this plate features a precision-molded V-Bottom (conical) well geometry. This design ensures that liquids and solids are funneled to the absolute center of the well, facilitating the retrieval of small volumes and the formation of tight, compact pellets. While non-sterile and non-treated, the 3897 offers exceptional optical clarity and dimensional consistency, making it a staple for sample storage, dilutions, and automated high-throughput screening (HTS) workflows.

Technical Performance and Design

• Conical V-Bottom Geometry: The steep-walled V-bottom design minimizes "dead volume" and is optimized for the total aspiration of valuable reagents and samples, even with large-bore pipette tips or automated probes.

• Superior Pelleting Efficiency: Specifically engineered for centrifugation tasks where a centralized pellet is required for easy supernatant removal without disturbing the sample.

• Exceptional Optical Clarity: Produced from high-quality polystyrene to allow for clear visual inspection of samples and compatibility with top-reading microplate readers.

• Standardized ANSI/SLAS Footprint: Fully compatible with automated liquid handling workstations, robotic stackers, and plate washers, ensuring reliable performance in high-throughput environments.

Product Specifications

• Catalog Number: 3897

• Format: 96-Well Clear V-Bottom (Conical)

• Material: High-clarity Polystyrene

• Total Well Volume: 320 µl

• Recommended Working Volume: 75 to 200 µl

• Sterility: Non-sterile

• Packaging: 25 Plates per Bag / 100 Plates per Case

Key Benefits & Applications

• Sample Storage & Recovery: The V-bottom ensures that rare or expensive samples can be concentrated and recovered with near-zero waste.

• Clinical Diagnostics: Frequently used for blood grouping, hemagglutination tests, and other assays where clear pellet formation is necessary for result interpretation.

• Automated Workflows: Designed with a rigid sidewall construction to prevent warping during vigorous shaking or automated handling, maintaining precise well positioning for robotic needles.

• Versatile Utility: An essential plate for serial dilutions, compound library management, and general reagent aliquoting where a non-treated surface is preferred.

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