Quick Answer: The Petri Dish Box, Aluminium/Stainless Steel is a metal container that holds 100 mm diameter Petri dishes for autoclaving, dry heat sterilisation and storage. It has a deep-fit overlapping lid and a polished, non-reactive surface.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Made in aluminium or stainless steel
Takes 100 mm diameter Petri dishes
Deep-fit overlapping lid
Suitable for steam autoclaving and dry heat cycles
Smooth, polished, non-porous surface that is easy to clean
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Aluminium or stainless steel
Dish size
100 mm diameter Petri dishes
Closure
Deep-fit overlapping lid
Application
Steam sterilisation (autoclaving) and dry heat sterilisation
Finish
Polished, non-reactive surface
About This Product
Microbiology classes use the box to put a batch of Petri dishes through the autoclave or hot-air oven together and then keep them covered until a practical. Carrying the dishes in one container also makes it easier to move them between the preparation room and the student benches.