
Location
U.J. Noblet Forestry Building 163
Contact
906-487-1774
Access Type
Instrument Detail
The VirTis AdVantage Freeze Dryer is a line of benchtop lyophilizers (freeze dryers) designed for applications in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food processing. These systems use vacuum technology to remove water from frozen samples by sublimation, which preserves the biological and chemical integrity of the material. The AdVantage models are known for their high performance, including customizable shelf configurations, intuitive controls like touchscreen displays, and the ability to process various products such as bulk goods, stoppered vials, and 96-well plates.
Capabilities
This instrument is used to freeze-dry aqueous samples.
Vendor
SP Scientific
Training
Training for the freeze dryer and general lab use is done in-person
Courses
Safety Skills requirements: General safety training and Hazard Communication