# Glass beads 3 mm (50 g)

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&#x20;:straight\_ruler: Bead diameter **3 mm**
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<table><thead><tr><th width="100">Item no.</th><th width="106" data-type="number">Quantity</th><th>Note</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><code>GB01</code></td><td>1</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Use cases

Use to [break up clumps and chains](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample/break-up-clumps-and-chains) via [bead beating](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample/break-up-clumps-and-chains/disaggregate-mechanically#bead-beating) when you [prepare your sample](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/protocols/prepare-your-sample).

See also [what-can-i-measure-on](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/encyclopedia/measurements-explained/what-can-i-measure-on "mention").


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