Laboratory dry baths are laboratory instruments used to heat samples in a controlled and dry environment. They are commonly used in molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry applications, where samples such as DNA, RNA, and proteins need to be heated at specific temperatures for a certain duration.
Dry baths consist of a block, which is typically made of aluminum or stainless steel and has a number of wells or holes for holding sample tubes or microplates. The block is heated using an electrical element, which allows it to maintain a stable and uniform temperature throughout the block.