Collection: Ultrasonic Baths

What are Ultrasonic Baths?

Ultrasonic baths are cleaning devices that use ultrasound technology and an appropriate cleaning solvent to clean delicate items and instruments. The process involves generating high-frequency sound waves that agitate the liquid, creating cavitation bubbles. These bubbles produce a high force on contaminants adhering to substrates like metals, plastics, glass, rubber, and ceramics, effectively removing dirt, oil, and other residues.

Applications in Laboratories

Ultrasonic cleaning is essential in laboratories for the preparation of items that must be free from contaminants before use in experiments or procedures. Common applications include:

• Cleaning lab glassware such as beakers, flasks, and pipettes
• Sterilizing instruments prior to surgical or detailed experimental work
• Removing chemical residues and particulates from electronic components
• Preparing optical parts with precision and without damage

How Ultrasonic Baths Work

An ultrasonic bath consists of a tank filled with a cleaning solution, where ultrasonic waves are transmitted through the solution via transducers attached to the bath. This process creates microscopic bubbles during the low-pressure cycle of the wave, which rapidly collapse during the high-pressure cycle. The collapse of these bubbles emits powerful jets of liquid that clean surfaces in contact with the cleaning solution. The intensity and frequency of the ultrasonic waves can be adjusted to accommodate different cleaning needs.