Ultrasonic baths are laboratory devices used to purify, disintegrate or disperse materials using ultrasonic waves in a liquid. The operating principle of these devices is based on the cavitation effect, which occurs when ultrasonic waves propagate through a liquid. These waves create microscopic bubbles in the liquid that grow and suddenly collapse, releasing large amounts of energy. This process results in intense mechanical action on the surface of the object or material being cleaned, removing contaminants at the microscopic level.

Ultrasonic baths are widely used in a wide variety of scientific and industrial fields due to their ability to thoroughly and effectively clean surfaces without the use of harsh chemicals or harsh mechanical stress. They are used to clean laboratory glass, medical instruments, electronic components, jewelry and many other items. In addition, ultrasonic baths are used in the chemical industry to speed up reactions or improve the mixing of reagents, as well as in biotechnology for cell lysis or extraction of intracellular components.

The benefits of using ultrasonic baths include high cleaning efficiency, the ability to clean difficult and porous surfaces, as well as saving time and reducing the need for aggressive cleaners. This makes ultrasonic baths an indispensable tool in laboratories, industry and other areas where a high degree of cleanliness of the surfaces or materials being processed is required.