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Water baths designed to immerse and keep objects or products at a hot or less frequently cold water temperature; typically the temperature can be controlled from a few degrees below or above ambient temperature to close to 100 degrees Celsius (212 Fahrenheit). These baths typically consist of a corrosion resistant (e.g., stainless steel) container that can store water, heating (typically electric) elements, sensors, thermostats, and controls; some baths incorporate refrigerating capabilities. Laboratory water baths are available in a variety of sizes and capacities, from a few to several hundred liters; they are used in many different procedures performed in the clinical laboratory. Dedicated laboratory water baths including stirring mechanisms are also available.
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