How do I set up Soxhlet extraction apparatus?
Soxhlet extraction is used for extracting a compound of low solubility from a solid sample (typically natural or environmental samples…
Category: Glassware
How do I set up distillation apparatus?
Quickfit glassware is incredibly handy when setting up experiments involving a lot of individual pieces and connections as the pieces…
A quick guide to Classifications of Laboratory Glassware
Volumetric Glassware Laboratory glassware can be manufactured from Borosilicate and Soda-lime glass. Soda lime glass is generally used for Class B…
Q: My Quickfit® Glassware joint sizes do not match, what can I do?
A: Use one of the Quickfit® expansion or reduction adapters Quickfit® glassware comes with a range of joint sizes. When…
Interchangeable Laboratory Glassware – Quickfit® Understanding the Connections
How often have you spent time trying to find the right pieces of glassware to fit together to construct your set-up? A…
What is the Differences Between Glass Types commonly used for Laboratory Glassware?
Glass types can be confusing to understand, however, the variation in chemical composition provides the glass with different properties. Two…
Q. Is there a glass bottle designed for scientists with smaller hands and offers better grip?
A. Yes there is, Duran Group offer the YOUTILITY bottle in four sizes all with a unique grip feature that…
What gives Pyrex glassware its advantages?
Glass is an inorganic mixture of metal oxides fused together at high temperatures, which upon cooling, solidifies into the clear,…
Sintered disc or sintered frit filtration funnels – how to care for sintered discs? When to select a sintered disc funnel? What do sintered disc grades mean?
Vacuum filtrations using a Buchner flask and funnel with a vacuum pump are commonly used to isolate a solid of…
What are the temperature limits for Pyrex glassware?
Q: What is the highest and lowest temperature that Pyrex glassware should be exposed to?
How can I stop QuickFit joints from sticking without grease?
QuickFit joints make building complex glassware apparatus setups easy with their standardized fittings that slot together with a tight seal….
What are the options for drying lab glassware after washing?
After glassware has been washed, it should be dried carefully to avoid introducing any impurities. Drying with paper towels can…