Each impact-resistant 2 ml tube contains 0,5 mm diameter yttria-stabilised zirconium oxide beads.

• Matrix tubes contain white caps
• Can be stored at room temperature (15 to 30 °C)
• DNase and RNase free

Lysing Matrix Y is used primarily for lysis of gram positive and gram negative bacteria, fungal tissue and spores, yeasts, moulds, filamentous algaes and biofilms. Y₂O₃ and ZrO₂ have high density and extremely high hardness making this matrix ideal for cracking of very tough cell walls, while it's smooth surface minimises shearing.