Centrifuge

A centrifuge is a piece of equipment that puts a substance in circular motion in order for the centrifugal force to separate a fluid from a fluid or from a solid substance. Generally, a motor drives the rotary motion of the sample. There are many different kinds of centrifuges, often for very specialised purposes.

Use and safety

Because of the kinetic energy stored in the rotor head, those who have experienced an ultracentrifuge's losing a rotor compare the experience to having a bomb explode nearby.

Related Topics:
Kinetic energy - Bomb

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Also, many laboratory centrifuges require a counterweight to be placed opposite the test tube or whatever being spun. Not doing so may seriously damage the centrifuge and create an unpleasant sound as the rotor and shaft scrape the casing.

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