What are the key components of a GasPak Anaerobic System, and how do they work together?
What are the key components of a GasPak Anaerobic System, and how do they work together?
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The key components include:
• Anaerobic jar or container: A robust, airtight vessel (often made of polycarbonate) that seals to prevent airflow.
• Gas generator sachet: A disposable packet containing chemicals (e.g., sodium borohydride and sodium bicarbonate) that react—typically when activated by water—to generate hydrogen and carbon dioxide gases.
• Catalyst (often palladium): Facilitates the reaction between hydrogen and any remaining oxygen, producing water and removing oxygen.
• Anaerobic indicator strip: Contains an oxidation-reduction dye (such as methylene blue or resazurin) that changes color in the presence of oxygen, indicating whether anaerobic conditions have been achieved.
Together, these components remove oxygen from the sealed environment, creating optimal conditions for the growth of anaerobic bacteria.
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