The Wiley Mill
Scientists at the Sotka Lab frequently use this Wiley Mill electric grinder for sample preparation. This machine does just what is its name says... it grinds up seaweed into powder!
How it works
Freeze dried seaweed samples are poured little by little into the top silver opening.
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Seaweed is ground up with this moving blade.
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Powder seaweed is dispensed into a container at the bottom of the grinder.
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Why do scientists grind up seaweed samples?
Why do scientists grind up seaweed samples?
The Wiley Mill is essential for sample preparation. Scientists must grind up their seaweed samples to make it easier to run experiments. Once seaweed is in a powdered form, it can be combined with agar, a gelatinous substance and water to create a mixture used for feeding assays.
The Wiley Mill is essential for sample preparation. Scientists must grind up their seaweed samples to make it easier to run experiments. Once seaweed is in a powdered form, it can be combined with agar, a gelatinous substance and water to create a mixture used for feeding assays.