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MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
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MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) ILP · Non-Sterile Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 45.3 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) ILP · Non-Sterile Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 45.3 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP

$187.40

    2 mL deep-well plates in every square and round format. Pick your plate, then choose OptiWell™ or ILP, sterile or non-sterile. The price updates with each choice.

    • Every format: Square or round, U- or V-bottom
    • Robot-ready: ANSI/SLAS footprint, up to 4,000 × g
    • Clean: RNase/DNase-free, sterile options
    • Two lines: Match your protocol's catalog number

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Available configurations for MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP
ProductCatalog No.ConfigurationPack / CasePriceOrder
MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-41BTS-D3096-41 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.6 mm (Standard) · OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $187.40per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP21US-9-NBTS-DP21US-9-N 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 41.6 mm (Standard) · ILP · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $216.11per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-41SBTS-D3096-41S 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.6 mm (Standard) · OptiWell™ · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $234.25per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP21US-9-NSBTS-DP21US-9-NS 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 41.6 mm (Standard) · ILP · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $244.54per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-43BTS-D3096-43 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.9 mm (H-Style) · OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $187.40per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) ILP · Non-Sterile Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP23-SQ-96-NBTS-DP23-SQ-96-N 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.9 mm (H-Style) · ILP · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $216.11per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.9 mm (H-Style) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-43SBTS-D3096-43S 96 Square · U-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.9 mm (H-Style) · OptiWell™ · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $234.25per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP22VS-9-NBTS-DP22VS-9-N 96 Square · V-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.2 mm · ILP · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $216.11per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP22VS-9-NSBTS-DP22VS-9-NS 96 Square · V-Bottom · 2.2 mL · 41.2 mm · ILP · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $244.54per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-45BTS-D3096-45 96 Square · V-Bottom · 2.3 mL · 41.7 mm · OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $269.38per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2–2.3 mL · V-Bottom · 41.2–41.7 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-45SBTS-D3096-45S 96 Square · V-Bottom · 2.3 mL · 41.7 mm · OptiWell™ · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $327.95per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-35BTS-D3096-35 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) · OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $187.40per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-35SBTS-D3096-35S 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 44.3 mm (for Nunc™) · OptiWell™ · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $234.25per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-37BTS-D3096-37 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) · OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $187.40per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio D3096-37SBTS-D3096-37S 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 44.3 mm (for Hamilton®) · OptiWell™ · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $234.25per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 45.3 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP2M-RD-96-NBTS-DP2M-RD-96-N 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 45.3 mm · ILP · Non-Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $225.21per listed pack / case

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Round · 2.0 mL · U-Bottom · 45.3 mm Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio DP2M-RD-96-NSBTS-DP2M-RD-96-NS 96 Round · U-Bottom · 2.0 mL · 45.3 mm · ILP · Sterile 50 plates/case · 10 × 5 $254.78per listed pack / case

MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-41 96 square well 2.2 mL U-bottom deep-well plate, standard

The 2 mL Deep-Well Plate, in Every Format You Run

A 96-well, 2 mL deep-well plate is the workhorse of sample prep: bacterial cultures, nucleic acid extraction, compound storage, and liquid handling all run through it. The wrong plate, though, means it will not sit in your robot, a well that will not drain, or a mat that will not seal.

Pick your plate in the first menu, square or round, U- or V-bottom, by height, then choose your version in the second: MTC Bio OptiWell™ or ILP, sterile or non-sterile. The price updates with every choice, so you can compare equivalent plates side by side and order the exact catalog number your protocol calls for.

2.0–2.3 mL

Per well

4,000 × g

Max RCF (OptiWell™)

Sterile

Or non-sterile

SBS

ANSI/SLAS footprint

Why Labs Choose These Deep-Well Plates

Robot-Ready Footprint
ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 dimensions for liquid handlers, stackers, and plate readers.

Centrifuge to 4,000 × g
OptiWell™ plates are rated for pelleting cultures and clearing lysates.

Clean by Design
Made in a Class 100,000 cleanroom; certified RNase/DNase-free and non-pyrogenic.

Sterile Options
Gamma-irradiated per ISO 13485 when you need sterile culture or cell work.

Black Alphanumerics
Printed OptiWell™ grids are easy to read on a busy bench.

Autoclavable
Virgin, medical-grade polypropylene handles autoclave cycles.

How to Choose

Square Wells

Plates: Standard, H-Style, and V-bottom square

Best for: Maximum volume and vigorous mixing

Note: Square walls create baffling for better aeration in cultures

Round Wells

Plates: 2.0 mL U-bottom round

Best for: Pipetting, resuspension, and sealing with round-well mats

Note: Pick the Nunc™ or Hamilton® version to match your deck

U-Bottom vs. V-Bottom

U-bottom: Easier mixing and resuspension

V-bottom: Collects small volumes to a point for full recovery

Tip: Choose V for low-volume elution or pelleting

OptiWell™ vs. ILP

OptiWell™: MTC Bio line, black printed grid, sterile on every format

ILP: Now part of MTC Bio, often a lower price per case

Tip: Match the catalog number your protocol specifies

MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-45 96 square well 2.3 mL V-bottom deep-well plate

Two Lines, One Format

MTC Bio makes 2 mL deep-well plates under two lines. OptiWell™ is MTC Bio's own line, with printed black alphanumerics and sterile versions of every plate. ILP, now part of MTC Bio, makes plates of the same format that are often priced lower per case.

Because many labs have a specific catalog number written into an SOP or purchase order, we carry both. Select your plate, then switch between versions in the second menu to see each price and catalog number before you add to cart.

MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-35 96 round well 2.0 mL U-bottom deep-well plate for Nunc

Round Wells Sized for Your Deck

Round-well 2.0 mL plates come in deck-specific versions. D3096-35 is built for Nunc™-format workflows and D3096-37 for Hamilton® systems, both 44.3 mm tall. The ILP DP2M-RD-96 is a 45.3 mm round-well plate for general use.

Always confirm plate height and footprint against your instrument or deck layout before switching plate brands.

Typical Applications

  • Bacterial and yeast culture
  • Nucleic acid extraction and purification
  • Compound and sample storage
  • Automated liquid handling
  • Protein expression screening
  • Centrifugation and pelleting (up to 4,000 × g)

Tip for Cultures in Deep-Well Plates

Fill wells to no more than about half their volume for shaking cultures, and cover with a breathable seal or a loosely seated mat so cells get oxygen. For storage, seal with a silicone sealing mat or an adhesive film; see our plate sealing films and foils. For solvent or LC-MS work, the 2.0 mL round and square formats also come as glass-coated plates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these a good alternative to Corning® Axygen® or Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 2 mL deep-well plates?

Yes, for most applications. They are 96-well, 2 mL-class deep-well plates in square and round wells, U- and V-bottom, sterile or non-sterile, with a standard ANSI/SLAS footprint. Confirm height and footprint for automated systems before switching. Corning®, Axygen®, Thermo Scientific™, Nunc™, and Hamilton® are trademarks of their respective owners; Blue Tiger Scientific is not affiliated.

What is the difference between OptiWell™ and ILP?

Both are MTC Bio lines. OptiWell™ plates have black printed alphanumerics and come sterile in every format. ILP plates, from Innovative Laboratory Products (now part of MTC Bio), cover the same formats and are often lower in price. Choose the one that matches your protocol or budget.

How do I choose between the plates?

Start with well shape (square for maximum volume and mixing, round for pipetting and round-well mats), then bottom (U for mixing, V for full recovery of small volumes), then height to match your instrument.

Why do some rated volumes differ slightly?

Manufacturers rate capacity differently. For example, DP21US-9 is rated 2.0 mL and D3096-41 is rated 2.2 mL at the same 41.6 mm height. Use the height and well shape to match your equipment.

Can I centrifuge these plates?

Yes. OptiWell™ deep-well plates are rated up to 4,000 × g.

Are they autoclavable?

Yes. OptiWell™ plates are autoclavable, and sterile versions are gamma-irradiated per ISO 13485.

    SpecificationDetail
    BrandMTC Bio OptiWell™ and ILP
    Product96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL Class
    Format96 wells, square or round, U- or V-bottom
    Volume2.0–2.3 mL per well (rated volumes vary by line)
    Height41.2–45.3 mm
    FootprintANSI/SLAS 1-2004
    MaterialVirgin, medical-grade polypropylene
    CentrifugationUp to 4,000 × g (OptiWell™)
    SterilityNon-sterile or gamma-irradiated sterile (ISO 13485)
    CertifiedRNase/DNase-free, non-pyrogenic
    AutoclavableYes (OptiWell™)
    Pack50 plates per case

    Ordering Information

    Cat. No.LineWells · BottomRated Volume · HeightSterilityPack
    D3096-41OptiWell™96 Square · U-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.6 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP21US-9-NILP96 Square · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 41.6 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-41SOptiWell™96 Square · U-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.6 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP21US-9-NSILP96 Square · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 41.6 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-43OptiWell™96 Square · U-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.9 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP23-SQ-96-NILP96 Square · U-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.9 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-43SOptiWell™96 Square · U-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.9 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP22VS-9-NILP96 Square · V-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.2 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP22VS-9-NSILP96 Square · V-Bottom2.2 mL · 41.2 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-45OptiWell™96 Square · V-Bottom2.3 mL · 41.7 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-45SOptiWell™96 Square · V-Bottom2.3 mL · 41.7 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-35OptiWell™96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 44.3 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-35SOptiWell™96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 44.3 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-37OptiWell™96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 44.3 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    D3096-37SOptiWell™96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 44.3 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP2M-RD-96-NILP96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 45.3 mmNon-Sterile50/cs (10 × 5)
    DP2M-RD-96-NSILP96 Round · U-Bottom2.0 mL · 45.3 mmSterile50/cs (10 × 5)

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MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard) Deep-Well Plates MTC Bio
by MTC Bio

MTC Bio 96-Well Deep-Well Plates, 2 mL – Square & Round, U & V-Bottom, OptiWell™ & ILP

Plate: 96 Square · 2.2 mL · U-Bottom · 41.6 mm (Standard)
Version: OptiWell™ · Non-Sterile
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MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-41 96 square well 2.2 mL U-bottom deep-well plate, standard

The 2 mL Deep-Well Plate, in Every Format You Run

A 96-well, 2 mL deep-well plate is the workhorse of sample prep: bacterial cultures, nucleic acid extraction, compound storage, and liquid handling all run through it. The wrong plate, though, means it will not sit in your robot, a well that will not drain, or a mat that will not seal.

Pick your plate in the first menu, square or round, U- or V-bottom, by height, then choose your version in the second: MTC Bio OptiWell™ or ILP, sterile or non-sterile. The price updates with every choice, so you can compare equivalent plates side by side and order the exact catalog number your protocol calls for.

2.0–2.3 mL

Per well

4,000 × g

Max RCF (OptiWell™)

Sterile

Or non-sterile

SBS

ANSI/SLAS footprint

Why Labs Choose These Deep-Well Plates

Robot-Ready Footprint
ANSI/SLAS 1-2004 dimensions for liquid handlers, stackers, and plate readers.

Centrifuge to 4,000 × g
OptiWell™ plates are rated for pelleting cultures and clearing lysates.

Clean by Design
Made in a Class 100,000 cleanroom; certified RNase/DNase-free and non-pyrogenic.

Sterile Options
Gamma-irradiated per ISO 13485 when you need sterile culture or cell work.

Black Alphanumerics
Printed OptiWell™ grids are easy to read on a busy bench.

Autoclavable
Virgin, medical-grade polypropylene handles autoclave cycles.

How to Choose

Square Wells

Plates: Standard, H-Style, and V-bottom square

Best for: Maximum volume and vigorous mixing

Note: Square walls create baffling for better aeration in cultures

Round Wells

Plates: 2.0 mL U-bottom round

Best for: Pipetting, resuspension, and sealing with round-well mats

Note: Pick the Nunc™ or Hamilton® version to match your deck

U-Bottom vs. V-Bottom

U-bottom: Easier mixing and resuspension

V-bottom: Collects small volumes to a point for full recovery

Tip: Choose V for low-volume elution or pelleting

OptiWell™ vs. ILP

OptiWell™: MTC Bio line, black printed grid, sterile on every format

ILP: Now part of MTC Bio, often a lower price per case

Tip: Match the catalog number your protocol specifies

MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-45 96 square well 2.3 mL V-bottom deep-well plate

Two Lines, One Format

MTC Bio makes 2 mL deep-well plates under two lines. OptiWell™ is MTC Bio's own line, with printed black alphanumerics and sterile versions of every plate. ILP, now part of MTC Bio, makes plates of the same format that are often priced lower per case.

Because many labs have a specific catalog number written into an SOP or purchase order, we carry both. Select your plate, then switch between versions in the second menu to see each price and catalog number before you add to cart.

MTC Bio OptiWell D3096-35 96 round well 2.0 mL U-bottom deep-well plate for Nunc

Round Wells Sized for Your Deck

Round-well 2.0 mL plates come in deck-specific versions. D3096-35 is built for Nunc™-format workflows and D3096-37 for Hamilton® systems, both 44.3 mm tall. The ILP DP2M-RD-96 is a 45.3 mm round-well plate for general use.

Always confirm plate height and footprint against your instrument or deck layout before switching plate brands.

Typical Applications

  • Bacterial and yeast culture
  • Nucleic acid extraction and purification
  • Compound and sample storage
  • Automated liquid handling
  • Protein expression screening
  • Centrifugation and pelleting (up to 4,000 × g)

Tip for Cultures in Deep-Well Plates

Fill wells to no more than about half their volume for shaking cultures, and cover with a breathable seal or a loosely seated mat so cells get oxygen. For storage, seal with a silicone sealing mat or an adhesive film; see our plate sealing films and foils. For solvent or LC-MS work, the 2.0 mL round and square formats also come as glass-coated plates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these a good alternative to Corning® Axygen® or Thermo Scientific™ Nunc™ 2 mL deep-well plates?

Yes, for most applications. They are 96-well, 2 mL-class deep-well plates in square and round wells, U- and V-bottom, sterile or non-sterile, with a standard ANSI/SLAS footprint. Confirm height and footprint for automated systems before switching. Corning®, Axygen®, Thermo Scientific™, Nunc™, and Hamilton® are trademarks of their respective owners; Blue Tiger Scientific is not affiliated.

What is the difference between OptiWell™ and ILP?

Both are MTC Bio lines. OptiWell™ plates have black printed alphanumerics and come sterile in every format. ILP plates, from Innovative Laboratory Products (now part of MTC Bio), cover the same formats and are often lower in price. Choose the one that matches your protocol or budget.

How do I choose between the plates?

Start with well shape (square for maximum volume and mixing, round for pipetting and round-well mats), then bottom (U for mixing, V for full recovery of small volumes), then height to match your instrument.

Why do some rated volumes differ slightly?

Manufacturers rate capacity differently. For example, DP21US-9 is rated 2.0 mL and D3096-41 is rated 2.2 mL at the same 41.6 mm height. Use the height and well shape to match your equipment.

Can I centrifuge these plates?

Yes. OptiWell™ deep-well plates are rated up to 4,000 × g.

Are they autoclavable?

Yes. OptiWell™ plates are autoclavable, and sterile versions are gamma-irradiated per ISO 13485.

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