| 摘要 |
A reaction vessel 10a for containing a sample during a chemical, biological or biochemical process carried out thereon and comprising a heating layer 13 formed of an electrically conductive material whereby an electric current passed therethrough generates heat, and a lining 17 thereto comprising an electrically insulative, thermally conductive material, and apparatus and process employing such vessels. Preferably the lining is thermally conductive. The vessel is preferably provided with a lid having a window with means to ensure that the window is kept condensation-free. One apparatus disclosed comprises a plurality of reaction vessel receiving stations, wherein each station may have a thermopile sensor or contact sensor arranged to measure the temperature of an adjacent vessel and a heat guide may be arranged to collect heat radiated from the surface of the vessel and focus it onto the sensor. |
