Freeze drying chambers are important tools in the preservation of sensitive biological materials, pharmaceuticals, and food products. They operate by freezing the material and then reduce the surrounding pressure. This then allows the frozen water in the material to sublimate directly from a solid phase into a gas phase. These chambers have precise temperature controls, vacuum technology for efficient drying, and varying capacity options to accommodate different sample sizes. The design ensures uniform heat distribution, which is crucial for consistent drying. One main benefits is the ability to preserve materials with minimal alteration to their chemical structure, maintaining their integrity and prolonging shelf life. This makes freeze drying chambers vital in laboratories and industries where long-term storage of perishable items is required.
Alongside, freeze dryers, Thomas Scientific also offers other freezer equipment to fulfil other common laboratory needs.