Molecular BiologyRH-PCR-01
Thermocycler (PCR)
Gradient thermal cycler for conventional PCR and primer optimisation.
- Reliable performance
- Precise, calibrated control
- Supports academic & industry research
Simple booking for researchers, faculty and industry teams.
Enabling better research
Shared facilities for a stronger research community.
About this facility
Peltier-based gradient thermal cycler for conventional and gradient PCR. The gradient block allows twelve annealing temperatures to be tested in a single run, which makes it the instrument of choice for primer optimisation before moving to quantitative work.
Technical specifications
- Format
- 96 × 0.2 mL
- Temperature range
- 4-99 °C
- Ramp rate
- 3.5 °C/s
- Gradient span
- 1-30 °C
- Uniformity
- ±0.3 °C
Equipment included
- 96-well gradient block
- Heated lid
- 0.2 mL tube and plate adapters
Typical applications
- Conventional PCR
- Primer annealing optimisation
- Colony PCR screening
- Restriction fragment preparation
Supported research areas
Safety requirements
Users supply their own consumables and reagents. Ethidium bromide handling is not permitted in this room.
Before you book
Institutional access
No charge for faculty, staff, students and research scholars of the institution.
External access
Charged per day at the published rate, plus 18% GST. Full payment is required to confirm the booking.