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**TODO**: PCR docs link for 6.5 PCR Machine | **TODO**: PCR docs link for 6.5 PCR Machine | ||
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The microwave is a familiar device to probably all laboratory users and the standard precautions apply when using it. In particular, the handling of hot liquids and glassware may present the risk of burns and as such thermally resistant gloves are provided. Notably, one of the primary uses of the microwave is heating of agarose for the casting of electrophoresis gels. Users should be aware that prior, possibly less careful, microwave operators may have inadvertently contaminated the microwave with biological material and/or hazardous chemicals (as described below), and as such operation of the microwave using gloves and goggles is recommended in any case. | The microwave is a familiar device to probably all laboratory users and the standard precautions apply when using it. In particular, the handling of hot liquids and glassware may present the risk of burns and as such thermally resistant gloves are provided. Notably, one of the primary uses of the microwave is heating of agarose for the casting of electrophoresis gels. Users should be aware that prior, possibly less careful, microwave operators may have inadvertently contaminated the microwave with biological material and/or hazardous chemicals (as described below), and as such operation of the microwave using gloves and goggles is recommended in any case. | ||
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More information on microwave usage is available in [[LBL04008]], Using the Microwave. | |||
'''6.4 Spectrophotometer''' | '''6.4 Spectrophotometer''' | ||
