Lysing Matrix Z, 100 x 2mL Tubes, Pack of 100

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Each impact-resistant 2 mL tube contains 2.0 mm diameter Yttria-Stabilized Zirconium Oxide beads. Y2O3 ZrO2 has high density and has extremely high hardness making this matrix ideal for cracking of very tough cell walls, while it's smooth surface minimizes shearing. Lysing Matrix Z is used primarily for lysis of animal and plant tissue, tougher stems, roots and seeds, and whole insects. Matrix Z is an alternative to the very agressive Matrix A because it's lower shear rate minimizes degradation in applications such as RNA and Protein isolation from very tough tissue.