Incubators can technically be used for drying, but they are not the optimal choice for this purpose.
Incubators are primarily designed to maintain a controlled environment for the growth of biological samples, such as bacteria and chicken eggs.
They have a temperature control range up to 100°C.
In contrast, laboratory ovens, specifically drying ovens, are designed to reach much higher temperatures (up to 250°C or more) and are better suited for drying, sterilization, and testing materials.
5 Key Points to Consider
1. Primary Function of Incubators
Incubators are equipped with temperature control features that allow them to create a favorable environment for the growth of life forms.
2. Energy Consumption and Design
They consume less energy than laboratory furnaces and often have an additional interior glass door for visualizing samples during normal operations.
3. Temperature Range Limitation
However, their temperature range is limited compared to drying ovens, which can reach much higher temperatures and are specifically designed for drying purposes.
4. Drying Ovens' Superiority
Drying ovens are designed to run much hotter than incubators, with a temperature range between 70°C up to 250°C or more.
They rely on convection heating, which dehydrates samples without direct radiant heat, and incorporate a vent to allow humidity, VOCs, and fumes to escape.
5. Ideal Use Cases
This design allows labs to dry out a specimen, bake a substrate, or cure a sample with a slow bake and dehydration over time.
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