<div>In 2025, two outstanding young female researchers, Drs. Filipa Oliveira and Stella Gonsales, both originally from outside the Czech Republic, received prestigious JUNIOR STAR grants from the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR). JUNIOR STAR enables early career researchers to establish their own independent research groups and significantly advance their scientific careers. Their projects reflect cutting-edge research in materials science and sustainable chemistry, highlighting the international reach and welcoming research environment at UCT Prague.Dr. Stella Gonsales is also a&nbsp;laureate of the Dagmar Procházková Fund, which supports promising scientific projects in sustainable and advanced organic chemistry. Another recipient of this grant is Dr.&nbsp;Anna Valunchene, whose research complements UCT Prague’s&nbsp;sustainability goals. This dual funding underlines Stella’s&nbsp;remarkable achievements and the wide scope of innovative research at UCT Prague.Both Filipa and Stella are actively looking for motivated students and researchers to join their teams, offering a&nbsp;unique opportunity to work at the forefront of science in a&nbsp;vibrant and supportive environment.</div><div><h3>Interview with Filipa Oliveira: Pioneering tubular MXenes for supercapacitor energy storage</h3><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_2_da6e538579.jpeg" alt="VŠCHT Prague: JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science: Filipa Oliveira" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_2_da6e538579.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1500" height="999"><h5>Congratulations on receiving the JUNIOR STAR grant. What does this achievement mean for you and how will it influence your next steps?</h5>Thank you. It’s&nbsp;a huge achievement to receive this prestigious grant. It gives me the opportunity to establish my own research group here at UCT Prague. The JUNIOR STAR program supports talented young scientists in building their teams and accessing resources. This means I&nbsp;now have the support to focus fully on my research about tubular MXenes and their application in supercapacitors.<h5>Why are tubular MXenes so innovative for energy storage?</h5>MXenes are a family of 2D materials with a layered, accordion-like structure and known for their excellent electrical conductivity. Our innovation is to produce them with a tubular morphology, combining the high conductivity and redox activity in superior ion-transport tubular architectures. Their open, hollow structure increases surface area, ion diffusion and charge transport. This could translate to faster, more efficient supercapacitors, critical for sustainable energy technologies.<h5>How did your scientific interest lead you to this field?</h5>Global challenges around green energy made me focus on materials that can improve energy storage. MXenes stood out because changes in the composition and structure can significantly change their properties. I&nbsp;was curious about how tuning different metallic elements in a&nbsp;tubular morphology can impact how MXenes perform and how to optimize them for practical applications.<h5>What challenges have you encountered?</h5>One major challenge is their stability: MXenes oxidize quickly which deteriorates performance. Another challenge is understanding how synthesis conditions of both MXenes and their precursors (MAX phases) must be adapted to create and preserve tubular morphologies since their synthesis mechanisms differ from conventional MXenes. Additionally, effectively communicating the project in the funding proposal to show to reviewers why I&nbsp;should obtain this funding was also a&nbsp;challenge, but thanks to mentorship and collaboration, I&nbsp;overcame these hurdles.<h5>What motivates you most about working at UCT Prague?</h5>The support from colleagues and the excellent technical infrastructure make it a&nbsp;great place to work. Also, being a&nbsp;former member of Professor Sofer’s&nbsp;leading group in 2D&nbsp;materials is inspiring and led me to this achievement.<h5>How do&nbsp;you see your professional development going in the future?</h5>The grant will help me build my own team, acquire equipment, and develop collaborations. My long-term vision is to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions and scientific progress both locally and internationally.<h5>You are looking for new team members. What kind of students or scientists do&nbsp;you need?</h5>We are currently welcoming enthusiastic master's&nbsp;students, PhD candidates, and postdocs who are passionate about materials science and eager to explore new frontiers in MXenes and energy storage. If you love curiosity-driven research and want to be part of a&nbsp;growing international team, we encourage you to join us.<h3>Interview with Stella Gonsales: Catalysis as a&nbsp;key to polymer recycling</h3><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_3_3d0ded6274.jpeg" alt="VŠCHT Prague: JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science: Stella Gonsales" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_V_prestizni_soutezi_GACR_uspely_dve_zahranicni_vedkyne_z_VSCHT_3_3d0ded6274.jpeg 233w," sizes="100vw" width="1499" height="1000"><h5>Congratulations on your JUNIOR STAR grant and also being awarded the Dagmar Procházková Fund. What does receiving both mean to you and how will they shape your work?</h5>Thank you. Both grants are hugely important. The JUNIOR STAR grant allows me to expand my group and resources for research into catalytic recycling of polymers, while the Dagmar Procházková Fund supports complementary projects such as synthesizing new biodegradable polymers. Together, they help tackle the plastic waste problem from multiple scientific angles.<h5>Could you explain your research in layperson’s&nbsp;terms?</h5>Most plastics have strong carbon-carbon bonds. We insert more cleavable double bonds into polymers that can be broken down by catalytic reactions called olefin metathesis, making recycling on a&nbsp;molecular level more feasible.<h5>What makes the JUNIOR STAR grant particularly important for your research and career development?</h5>The JUNIOR STAR grant is a&nbsp;prestigious and highly competitive funding opportunity aimed at excellent early-career scientists within eight years of completing a&nbsp;Ph.D. It provides up to 25&nbsp;million CZK over five years, allowing recipients to establish independent research groups and pursue innovative scientific topics. This grant is crucial for building a&nbsp;solid foundation, acquiring necessary equipment, and recruiting talented team members, enabling the pursuit of ambitious projects that can significantly contribute to both the Czech scientific community and global challenges.<h5>What collaborations support your research?</h5>The collaboration between UCT Prague and the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB) of the Czech Academy of Sciences primarily provides financial and technical support. The cooperation helps with funding, access to advanced equipment, and operational resources needed for running research projects.<h5>What advice would you give young scientists aiming to succeed?</h5>I&nbsp;encourage thinking outside the box and combining diverse knowledge you acquire during your career to address complex problems that are exciting and relevant to you.<h5>Your laboratory bears the name of Otto Wichterle and was ceremonially opened in the presence of Professor Kamil Wichterle. How does Wichterle’s&nbsp;legacy inspire you personally?</h5>Wichterle’<s>’</s>s&nbsp;innovative spirit motivates me to push creative boundaries and pursue novel solutions in sustainable chemistry.<h5>What are your visions for the future?</h5>I&nbsp;aim to build a&nbsp;research group that advances sustainable polymer recycling, contributing to environmental responsibility and the circular economy.<h5>You are recruiting people for your team. What skills do&nbsp;they need to have?</h5>We are looking for talented Ph.D. students and postdocs experienced in air-sensitive catalysis techniques. If you want to contribute to transformative research in sustainable chemistry and join a&nbsp;dynamic team, this is a&nbsp;great opportunity.</div>

JUNIOR STAR Grants at UCT Prague: Two talented women from abroad driving innovation in science

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Scientists at IOCB Prague are uncovering new details of gene transcription. They have identified a previously unknown molecular mechanism by which the transcription of genetic information from deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into ribonucleic acid (RNA) can be initiated. The researchers focused on a specific class of molecules known as alarmones, which are found in cells across a wide range of organisms and whose levels often increase under conditions of cellular stress. The results were published in the prestigious scientific journal Nature Chemical Biology.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Hana Cahová, head of the Chemical Biology of Nucleic Acids research group." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_bc2bfffa6c.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"><div>Molecules of ribonucleic acid can carry a variety of chemical modifications at one end, known as caps. In eukaryotic organisms, including human cells, the best-known cap plays an important role in RNA stability and in regulating its subsequent fate. In recent years, however, it has become clear that alternative, non-canonical RNA caps also exist, although their formation and the mechanisms by which they are attached to RNA remain only partially understood. These include alarmone caps, formed by dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules, that protect cellular RNA at moments when the cell is under threat.In their study, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cahova.group.uochb.cz/en">Dr. Hana Cahová</a> and colleagues examined bacterial RNA polymerase and investigated how this enzyme can initiate transcription using dinucleoside polyphosphates (NpNs) instead of the standard RNA building blocks. For the first time, the scientists described, at the atomic level, how RNA bearing an alarmone cap can be generated directly at the initiation of gene transcription. They also observed that NpNs bind through a different type of base pairing than is typically observed.The work was significantly shaped by Valentina Serianni from Hana Cahová’s team, who demonstrated the ability of dinucleoside polyphosphates to initiate gene transcription, and by Jana Škerlová, who focused on the structural analysis of RNA polymerase. Using cryogenic electron microscopy data, she showed how dinucleoside polyphosphate molecules bind within the active site of RNA polymerase – that is, the core of the enzyme where genetic information is transcribed. Together, their findings help to elucidate the processes that accompany the transcription of genetic information from DNA to RNA.Hana Cahová adds: “We’re describing something that truly occurs in cells and that we’re now able to observe directly at the level of individual molecules. This allows us to answer fundamental questions about cellular processes, such as how cells adapt to stress. RNA plays a central role in this, as it carries the cascade of information underlying any cellular response – for example, to threatening conditions caused by nutrient deprivation or temperature shock.”<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: Dr. Tomáš Kouba, head of the Cryogenic Electron Microscopy core facility." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_2_0fe88ff9e9.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"><div>Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) was central to the project. This part of the work was led by Dr. Tomáš Kouba, one of the authors of the study. “Cryogenic electron microscopy allows us to freeze biological molecules in a state very close to their natural form and then determine their three-dimensional structure. This makes it possible to look directly into the active centers of enzymes and observe their function down to the atomic level,” he explains.Last year, IOCB Prague opened a new <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cryoem.group.uochb.cz/en">cryo-EM center</a> that is unique within the Czech research environment. State-of-the-art cryogenic electron microscopes are housed in a specially designed building and enable the study of biological processes with exceptional structural precision.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague: Research from IOCB Prague reveals a previously unknown mechanism of genetic transcription: This work shows how NpnNs initiate bacterial transcription. Cryo-EM reveals how nucleobases pair with the template: one in canonical and one in reverse Watson–Crick mode, providing a structural basis for their function as non-canonical RNA caps." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Vyzkum_z_UOCHB_odhaluje_dosud_nepoznany_zpusob_prepisu_geneticke_informace_3_4d881e7a58.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1077"><blockquote><h4>The Original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41589-025-02134-5">Molecular insight into 5′ RNA capping with NpnNs by bacterial RNA polymerase</a></h4>Valentina M. Serianni, Jana Škerlová, Anna Knopp Dubánková, Anton Škríba, Hana Šváchová, Tereza Vučková, Anatolij Filimoněnko, Milan Fábry, Pavlína Řezáčová, Tomáš Kouba &amp; Hana Cahova&nbsp;Nat. Chem. Biol. 21 (2026)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-025-02134-5</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>RNA capped with dinucleoside polyphosphates has been discovered in bacteria and eukaryotes only recently. The likely mechanism of this specific capping involves direct incorporation of dinucleoside polyphosphates by RNA polymerase as noncanonical initiating nucleotides. However, how these compounds bind into the active site of RNA polymerase during transcription initiation is unknown. Here, we explored transcription initiation in vitro, using a series of DNA templates in combination with dinucleoside polyphosphates and model RNA polymerase from Thermus thermophilus. We observed that the transcription start site can vary on the basis of the compatibility of the specific template and dinucleoside polyphosphate. Cryo-electron microscopy structures of transcription initiation complexes with dinucleoside polyphosphates revealed that both nucleobase moieties can pair with the DNA template. The first encoded nucleotide pairs in a canonical Watson–Crick manner, whereas the second nucleobase pairs noncanonically in a reverse Watson–Crick manner. Our work provides a structural explanation of how dinucleoside polyphosphates initiate RNA transcription.</div></div>

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Watrex xTrovert FLEX-O automation SPE sample preparation system

FLEX-O robotic system enabling automation sample preparation on solid phase using 96-titre plates.

FLEX-O robotic system enabling automation sample preparation on solid phase using 96-titre plates. Although there are solutions for automatic SPE on classic column formats, robotic system for automation in 96-well SPE plates is not currently on the market.In addition to the 8-channel pipetting head, the robot is equipped with a gripper and a filling dispenser, which applies wash solutions to the SPE positions on the plate. Instead of filtering using classic vacuum pump, which is used for manual SPE on columns or 96plates, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://watrex.com/obchod/laboratory-automation/xtrovert-flex-o/?utm_source=labrulez&amp;utm_medium=propagace&amp;utm_campaign=labrulez_produkty">xTrovert FLEX-O</a> system uses the so-called positive pressure technology when it is the reagent is pushed through the SPE membrane with a multi-channel pressure attachment. That’s it ensuring flow uniformity and reproducibility between individual samples on the plate.The robot is capable of processing up to 4 x 96-well sample plates (384 of total samples) using a protocol with up to 8 different washing and extraction reagents.The system is compatible with the Waters OligoWorks™ SPE Macroplate (96-well), Waters Oasis™ PRiME HLB, Macherey-Nagel™ SPE MULTI 96-Monoblock CHROMABOND™ and other 96-plate format SPE systems.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Watrex_x_Trovert_FLEX_O_automation_SPE_sample_preparation_system_ec3768960e.jpg" alt="Watrex xTrovert FLEX-O automation SPE sample preparation system.jpg" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Watrex_x_Trovert_FLEX_O_automation_SPE_sample_preparation_system_ec3768960e.jpg 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1433" height="1075">If necessary, the user can make modifications to the log using a simple scripting language and subsequent wireless upload to the device. Userthe interface for controlling the system is based on the integrated computer Raspberry Pi ® s 800×480 RGB LCD multi-touch touch screen and the possibility of remote wifi accessfrom an external device (e.g. mobile phone or tablet).<h4>Application</h4><ul><li>Purification of oligonucleotide synthesis products</li><li>Organic Synthesis</li><li>Environmental Analysis</li><li>Medical diagnostics</li><li>Molecular biology and biochemistry</li></ul>The entire system was designed and developed by Watrex Praha and is manufactured in the Czech Republic and promises a shift in the performance and efficiency of laboratory processes worldwide!

Organomation ROT-X-TRACT-S Soxhlet extractor

Unlike traditional wire or sand baths which are used to heat receiving flasks, the ROT-X-TRACT-S uses a water steam bath which provides gentle even heat to delicate samples.

Soxhlet extraction is ideal for extracting soluble analytes from a solid sample into an organic solvent. Unlike traditional wire or sand baths which are used to heat receiving flasks, the ROT-X-TRACT-S uses a water steam bath which provides gentle even heat to delicate samples.The ROT-X-TRACT-S rotary Soxhlet extractors can accommodate up to 8 or 10 Soxhlet extractors. The bath cover disc holes can accommodate round sample flasks from 125 ml-1 L. Models 13070 and 13090 can accommodate smaller 250 mL flasks, while model 13008 can accommodate larger 500 mL flasks. A wide range of sample sizes and quantities make this instrument ideal for Soxhlet extraction of samples in any lab.<h4>Standard features</h4><ul><li>Stainless steel construction</li><li>Stepped bath rim and cover disk seals steam chamber</li><li>Each condenser water line attached to centrally located water manifold</li><li>Laboratory grade materials stand up to organic solvents</li></ul><h4>OPTIONS (Add to main Cat# when purchasing)</h4><ul><li>Positive pressure type Z purged bath (Option Code -Z), Cat# 13070/13090/13008-Z</li><li>240V wiring and plug (Option Code -2), Cat# 13070/13090/13008-2</li></ul><h4>ACCESSORIES</h4><ul><li>P1332: O-rings for S-EVAP/RXT water manifold</li><li>All associated glassware</li><li>Rotary clamp manifold assembly</li><li>Bath cover disks</li></ul><h4>Specification</h4><h5>Model 13070 – 8 Position, 37 mm Extractors</h5>Ideal for labs using 250 mL round-bottom flasks, this model features a medium-size 12-inch ID water bath (Model 9125) and supports GS3137 or GS3129 glassware.<ul><li>Overall Dimensions: 18 × 16 × 34 in (46 × 41 × 86 cm)</li><li>Heating Power: 900 W</li><li>Temperature Control: Dial thermostat with ±2 °C accuracy</li></ul><h5>Model 13090 – 10 Position, 37 mm Extractors</h5>This high-throughput option also works with 250 mL flasks and uses a larger 16-inch ID bath (Model 16165) to accommodate 10 samples simultaneously.<ul><li>Overall Dimensions: 24 × 19 × 34 in (61 × 48 × 86 cm)</li><li>Heating Power: 1600 W</li><li>Temperature Control: Dial thermostat with ±2 °C accuracy</li></ul><h5>Model 13008 – 8 Position, 50 mm Extractors</h5>For larger sample volumes, Model 13008 supports 500 mL round-bottom flasks and includes a 16-inch bath with higher accuracy temperature control. It uses GS3150 glassware and larger 55/50 extractor joints for robust handling of bigger samples.<ul><li>Overall Dimensions: 24 × 19 × 37 in (61 × 48 × 94 cm)</li><li>Heating Power: 1600 W</li><li>Temperature Control: Dial thermostat with ±0.5 °C accuracy</li></ul><h5>Key Shared Features</h5><ul><li>Extractor Joint Sizes:<ul><li>13070 &amp; 13090: 45/50, 24/40</li><li>13008: 55/50, 24/40</li></ul></li><li>Condenser Options:<ul><li>Standard: Allihn</li><li>Optional: Friedrichs (for enhanced cooling performance)</li></ul></li><li>Condenser Joint Size: 55/50</li><li>Bath Temperature Range: 40–100 °C</li><li>Heating Medium: Water</li><li>Bath Inside Dimensions:<ul><li>13070: 12 × 4.5 in (30.5 × 11.4 cm)</li><li>13090 &amp; 13008: 16 × 4.5 in (40.6 × 11.4 cm)</li></ul></li></ul>

Organomation 12 Position N-EVAP Nitrogen Evaporator

The 12 position N-EVAP nitrogen evaporator is a compact unit that allows for up to 12 samples to be evaporated simultaneously.  At each individual sample position, the gas flow can be controlled via a precision needle valve.

The 12 position N-EVAP nitrogen evaporator (cat# 11155) is a compact unit that allows for up to 12 samples to be evaporated simultaneously. At each individual sample position, the gas flow can be controlled via a precision needle valve. This is ideal for the simultaneous evaporation of samples with varying evaporation end points. The sample tray has a spring tensioner which allows any test tube between 10-30 mm to be processed without any modifications to the instrument. An optional small sample holder allows samples with an outside diameter of 5-16 mm to be processed.First introduced in 1959 as The Meyer N-EVAP, the 12 position N-EVAP (cat# 11155) was the first nitrogen dryer created by Organomation. It has proven to be an extremely durable, time tested and highly affordable member of Organomation’s N-EVAP line. These economical units provide controlled concentration of sample vials through the application of nitrogen gas within a heated water bath. The N-EVAP’s circular rotating design permits each sample to be accessible from the front of the instrument for easy insertion and retrieval. The chrome plated needle valves are individually milled from solid brass, enabling precise, uniform adjustments for your nitrogen blow down. This promotes efficient and safe sample reduction with minimal nitrogen waste.<ul><li>Small Footprint: N-EVAP Model 111 requires under one square foot of bench space</li><li>Flexible: An adjustable sample holder design fits a wide variety of sample tubes and vials at once</li><li>Customizable: Options are available for use with acidic or flammable solvents, heat- or water-sensitive samples, and more</li><li>Individualized Control: Optimize evaporation of diverse samples with individual gas flow control at each vial</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_12_Position_N_EVAP_Nitrogen_Evaporator_5_339151fb9f.jpg" alt="Organomation 12 Position N-EVAP Nitrogen Evaporator ." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_12_Position_N_EVAP_Nitrogen_Evaporator_5_339151fb9f.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="1400" height="1400"><h3>STANDARD FEATURES</h3><ul><li>Nitrogen filter</li><li>Adjustable flow meter, 0-10 LPM</li><li>High pressure phthalate free tubing for safety</li><li>High temperature limit switch for safety</li><li>Dual band spring hoist assembly (except in dry bath model)</li><li>Precision needle valve tube assembly</li><li>Needles, 4 inch x 19 gauge with chrome plated brass hub and stainless steel shaft</li></ul><h3>OPTIONS&nbsp;</h3><ul><li>220v wiring harness (Option Code# -2), Cat# 11155-2</li><li>Z-Purge/positive pressure purge case (Option Code# -Z), Cat# 11155-Z</li><li>Acid resistant coating on instrument and needles (Option Code# -RT), Cat# 11155-RT</li></ul><h3>SPECS</h3><h4>12p N-EVAP (Water Bath)</h4><ul><li>Bath Type: Water</li><li>Instrumental Catalog Number: 11155</li><li>Number of Sample Positions: 12</li><li>Overall Dimension (w x d x h): 13 x 11 x 31 in / 33 x 28 x 79 cm</li><li>Sample Holder Layout: Circular</li><li>Gas Manifold Layout: Single Ring</li><li>Test Tube Range (Standard Sample Holder): 10–30 mm OD</li><li>Test Tube Range (Optional Sample Holder): 5–16 mm OD</li><li>Gas Flow Meter: 0–10 L/min</li><li>Stainless Steel Needles (Length × Gauge): 4.0 in × 19 ga / 102 mm × 19 ga</li><li>Sample Tray Lift Mechanism: Dual Band Spring Hoist Assembly</li><li>Rotating, Leak Tight Gas Fitting: Standard</li><li>Standard Gas Input Range: 20–30 psig</li><li>Optional Gas Input Range with Optional Pressure Reducing Regulator: 30–160 psig</li><li>Acid Resistant Coating (Option Code -RT): Optional</li></ul><h5>Heating Device Specs</h5><ul><li>Model Number: 5585</li><li>Heating Medium: Water</li><li>Inside Dimensions (Diameter × Depth): 8.5 × 4.5 in / 21.6 × 11.4 cm</li><li>Outside Dimensions (w × d × h): 13 × 11 × 7 in / 33 × 28 × 18 cm</li><li>Total Wattage: 550 W</li><li>Bath Temperature Range: 30–90 °C</li><li>Temperature Controller Type: Mechanical Thermostat</li><li>Controller Accuracy: ± 2 °C</li></ul><h4>12p N-EVAP (Dry Bath)</h4><ul><li>Bath Type: Dry</li><li>Instrumental Catalog Number: 11155-DA</li><li>Number of Sample Positions: 12</li><li>Overall Dimension (w x d x h): 13 x 11 x 27.5 in / 33 x 28 x 70 cm</li><li>Sample Holder Layout: Circular</li><li>Gas Manifold Layout: Single Ring</li><li>Test Tube Range (Standard Sample Holder): 10–30 mm OD</li><li>Test Tube Range (Optional Sample Holder): 5–16 mm OD</li><li>Gas Flow Meter: 0–10 L/min</li><li>Stainless Steel Needles (Length × Gauge): 4.0 in × 19 ga / 102 mm × 19 ga</li><li>Sample Tray Lift Mechanism: None/Fixed</li><li>Rotating, Leak Tight Gas Fitting: N/A</li><li>Standard Gas Input Range: 20–30 psig</li><li>Optional Gas Input Range with Optional Pressure Reducing Regulator: 30–160 psig</li><li>Acid Resistant Coating (Option Code -RT): Optional</li></ul><h5>Heating Device Specs</h5><ul><li>Model Number: 5085</li><li>Heating Medium: Aluminum Beads (Glass Beads in RT Models)</li><li>Inside Dimensions (Diameter × Depth): 8.5 × 4.5 in / 21.6 × 11.4 cm</li><li>Outside Dimensions (w × d × h): 13 × 11 × 7 in / 33 × 28 × 18 cm</li><li>Total Wattage: 500 W</li><li>Bath Temperature Range: 40–130 °C</li><li>Temperature Controller Type: Mechanical Thermostat</li><li>Controller Accuracy: ± 2 °C</li></ul><h4>12p N-EVAP (No Bath)</h4><ul><li>Bath Type: None</li><li>Instrumental Catalog Number: 11155-O</li><li>Number of Sample Positions: 12</li><li>Overall Dimension (w x d x h): 12 × 8 × 31 in / 33 × 28 × 79 cm</li><li>Sample Holder Layout: Circular</li><li>Gas Manifold Layout: Single Ring</li><li>Test Tube Range (Standard Sample Holder): 10–30 mm OD</li><li>Test Tube Range (Optional Sample Holder): 5–16 mm OD</li><li>Gas Flow Meter: 0–10 L/min</li><li>Stainless Steel Needles (Length × Gauge): 4.0 in × 19 ga / 102 mm × 19 ga</li><li>Sample Tray Lift Mechanism: Dual Band Spring Hoist Assembly</li><li>Rotating, Leak Tight Gas Fitting: Standard</li><li>Standard Gas Input Range: 20–30 psig</li><li>Optional Gas Input Range with Optional Pressure Reducing Regulator: 30–160 psig</li><li>Acid Resistant Coating (Option Code -RT): Optional</li></ul><h3>MODELS</h3><h5>Catalog Number &nbsp;/&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bath Type</h5><ul><li>11155: Water Bath</li><li>11155-NT: No Teflon, Water Bath*</li><li>11155-DA: Dry Bath</li><li>11155-O: No Bath</li></ul>* No Teflon (-NT) units designed for PFAS analysis using EPA methods 533, 537 and 537.1. **All “-O” models come with a base and stand assembly instead of a heated bath. These instruments are designed for evaporation procedures performed at ambient temperature.<h3>ACCESSORIES</h3><ul><li>Small vessel sample holder, for vial outside diameters of 5-16 mm (cat# NA1132)</li><li>Nitrogen generator (cat# NA1955)</li><li>Pasteur pipette adapters (cat# NA0636)</li><li>Pressure reducing regulator 0-160 psi (cat# NA0630)</li><li>High temperature silicone fluid (cat# NA1240)</li><li>Various needle sizes and gauges</li></ul><h3>REPLACEMENT PARTS</h3><ul><li>P0627: Valve Tube Assembly – Post 1997</li><li>P0607: Luer &amp; washer for N-EVAP valve tube</li><li>P0634: Tube Fitting nylon 3 part for N-EVAP valve tube</li></ul>

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