Bio-Rad Model 583 Gel Drying Supports - Manual (Page 12)

APPENDIX A. APPROXIMATE GEL DRYING TIMES
The following table provides approximate drying times for various gel concentrations, given the gel dryer’s
temperature and vacuum are kept at 80°C and 28” Hg, respectively.
Table 7.
Suggested Drying Times for Single Percentage Gels
Acrylamide Concentration Slab Thickness Time at 80° C
3% to 10% 0.375 mm 30 min.
10% to 20% 0.375 mm 30 min.
3% to 10% 0.5 mm 40 min.
10% to 20% 0.5 mm 40 min.
3% to 10% 0.75 mm 40 min. to 60 min.
10% to 20% 0.75 mm 60 min. to 120 min.
3% to 10% 1.5 mm 45 min. to 60 min.
10% to 20% 1.5 mm 60 min. to 120 min.
3% to 10% 3.0 mm 60 min. to 120 min.
10% to 20% 3.0 mm 120 min. to 180 min.
Approximate Gel Drying Times
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