Patent ID: 6103081
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
A method for performing electrophoresis, comprising:a) providing:i) first and second radiator plates comprised of a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper and brass, having inner surfaces, outer surfaces and a first electrically insulative material on at least one of said outer surfaces, said inner surface of said first radiator plate comprising at least one groove dimensioned to accommodate a tube, wherein said groove is coated with a second electrically insulative material, said insulative material comprising polyimide;ii) first and second buffer reservoirs;iii) at least one capillary electrophoresis tube having first and second ends in fluidic communication with said first and second buffer reservoirs; andiv) an electrical source connected to said first and said second buffer reservoirs; andb) placing said tube in complete thermal contact with said first and second radiator plates such that said tube is approximated with the inner surfaces of said first and second plates;c) introducing electric current to said first and second buffer reservoirs with said electric source under conditions that the operating voltage of said electric current is greater than 30 kV.