Fisher Scientific Petri Dish 60 x 15 mm Sterile Non-vented Case of 500 Dishes

The Fisher Scientific AS-4052 Petri Dish is a sterile, non-vented polystyrene dish meticulously designed for microbiological culture and other general laboratory applications. This dish measures 60 mm in diameter and 15 mm in height, making it a standard and versatile size for various microbiological assays, such as culturing bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms on agar media.

Constructed from clear polystyrene (PS), the dish offers excellent optical clarity, which is crucial for easy visualization and microscopic analysis of colonies or cell growth. The key distinguishing feature of this particular petri dish is its non-vented design. Unlike vented dishes that allow for gas exchange, non-vented dishes create a more enclosed environment. This can be beneficial for anaerobic cultures, or for applications where minimizing dehydration of the agar or controlling gas exchange more precisely is desired. Being supplied sterile, it ensures a contamination-free environment upon opening, which is paramount for sensitive microbiological work.