The D1132-60 is the bulk 6 mm zirconium oxide ceria-stabilized bead at 50 pieces per pack, $43 ($0.86 per bead). Distinct from the D1132-*TP family (250-300g packs by mass). This is a counted-piece pack for the larger 6 mm bead format where mass-based procurement would yield far fewer usable beads.
Key Specifications
| SKU | D1132-60 |
| Bead size | 6 mm zirconium oxide ceria-stabilized |
| Pack format | 50 pieces (counted, not mass) |
| Per-bead cost | $0.86 |
| List price | $43 |
| Compatible empty tubes | D1031-T20, D1031-T21 (single bead per 2 mL tube; for D1032-60 / D1032-RF-60 prefilled equivalent loading) |
Why a Counted-Piece Pack at 6 mm
For 0.1-3.0 mm beads, mass-based bulk packs (250-300 g) yield thousands of beads per pack. For 6 mm beads, a 250 g pack would yield only ~30-50 beads (mass per bead increases with cube of diameter; 6 mm beads weigh ~7-9 g each). Counted-piece packs are more practical at this size: 50 individual beads per pack for single-bead-per-tube facility loading workflows.
Pick the D1132-60 when:
- Workflow uses single 6 mm bead per tube (parallel to D1032-60 prefilled tubes)
- Facility-loaded workflow with empty tubes (D1031-T20 / -T21)
- Bulk procurement at significant savings. $0.86/bead bulk vs $3.78/tube prefilled equivalent
Ordering & Configuration
Pair with empty tubes (D1031-T20 / -T21).
Confirm at quote: empty tube pairing, single-bead-loading protocol, and lead time.
D1132 specialty bead procurement: counted-piece bulk format for largest beads. See D1132-01TP anchor for full D1132 family detail.
