Cole-Parmer UV Transilluminator, 25W, 254nm, 20x20cm Filter; 115V

Description

The Cole-Parmer UV Transilluminator is a benchtop instrument used for visualizing fluorescently stained samples, typically nucleic acids like DNA or RNA following gel electrophoresis. It emits short-wave ultraviolet light with a primary wavelength of 254 nm and an output of 25 watts. The device features an illumination area, or field of view, measuring 20 by 20 centimeters, which is suitable for standard mid-sized agarose gels. A protective UV filter is integrated into the viewing surface; this filter is designed to shield the user from harmful ultraviolet exposure while allowing the fluorescent emission from samples to be observed. Operating on 115V AC power, this equipment is commonly utilized in molecular biology laboratories for tasks including gel documentation, qualitative analysis of electrophoresis results, and the excision of DNA bands for subsequent purification steps.