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Retort stand. In chemistry, a retort stand, also called a clamp stand, [1] a ring stand, [2] or a support stand, [3] is a piece of scientific equipment intended to support other pieces of equipment and glassware — for instance, burettes, test tubes and flasks. [4] The typical ring stand consists of a heavy base and a vertical rod, both ...
A copper retort A glass retort. In a chemistry laboratory, a retort is a device used for distillation or dry distillation of substances. It consists of a spherical vessel with a long downward-pointing neck.
A clamp holder or clamp fastener is a piece of laboratory apparatus that is used to secure laboratory clamps, such as extension-type utility clamps, or other attachments to a retort stand or lab frame. [1] The material can be made up of brass, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium or nickel-plated zinc. [2]
Iron rings used in a laboratory. An iron ring or ring clamp is an item of laboratory equipment which comprises a conjoined metal ring and radially-extending rod. [1] In some cases, the rod terminates in a screw clamp for attachment to a retort stand or other support; in others, the rod may be attached to a stand by means of a laboratory clamp holder. [2]
A rotary dryer is a type of industrial dryer used to reduce or minimize the moisture content of the material it is handling by bringing it into contact with a heated gas. [1] The dryer is made up of a rotating cylinder ("drum" or "shell"), a drive mechanism, and a support structure (commonly concrete posts or a steel frame).
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A 5-inch (125 mm) square of wire gauze with ceramic center Using wire gauze with an alcohol burner. Wire gauze or wire mesh is a gauze woven of metal wire, or very fine, gauze-like wire netting.
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