Description
The Soxhlet Extractor is a specialized laboratory apparatus designed for continuous extraction of soluble components from solid materials using a solvent. It is widely used in various scientific disciplines, including chemistry, food science, pharmaceuticals, and environmental research. The extractor is made from high-quality borosilicate glass, offering excellent resistance to heat and chemical corrosion. It operates by cycling the solvent through the solid sample multiple times, ensuring thorough extraction of the desired compound.
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Key Features
1. Material:
Constructed from durable borosilicate glass, ensuring longevity and compatibility with a wide range of solvents.
2. Design:
Features a central chamber with a siphon tube for efficient solvent recycling.
Includes a thimble holder to securely contain the solid sample during the process.
3. Compatibility:
Can be paired with flasks, condensers, and heating mantles for a complete Soxhlet extraction system.
4. Functionality:
Allows for continuous solvent circulation, maximizing the efficiency of the extraction process.
5. Size Variations:
Available in multiple sizes (e.g., 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, etc.) to suit specific laboratory needs.
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Product Highlights
Efficient Extraction: The continuous solvent cycling process ensures complete and thorough extraction of soluble compounds.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of solid samples and solvents across various scientific fields.
Robust Construction: Made from high-quality borosilicate glass for superior chemical and thermal resistance.
Customizable Setup: Compatible with a variety of flasks and condensers, allowing flexible configurations.
Time-Saving Operation: Eliminates the need for manual solvent replacement, enabling uninterrupted extraction.
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Applications
1. Food and Beverage Industry:
Used for fat and oil content analysis in food samples, such as seeds, nuts, and meat.
2. Pharmaceutical Research:
Extracts bioactive compounds from natural products for drug development.
3. Environmental Science:
Analyzes soil, sediment, and other materials for pollutants or pesticides.
4. Chemical Research:
Separates and quantifies chemical components in solid mixtures for quality control and experimentation.
5. Natural Product Isolation:
Efficiently isolates essential oils, alkaloids, and other compounds from plant material.
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Why Choose the Soxhlet Extractor?
Thorough and Consistent Results: Provides reliable extraction of target compounds from solid matrices.
Durable and Safe: Borosilicate glass construction ensures safe operation under high temperatures and with reactive chemicals.
Cost-Effective Solution: Reduces solvent usage and labor costs compared to other extraction methods.
Easy to Integrate: Compatible with standard laboratory equipment for seamless setup and operation.
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Technical Specifications
Material: Borosilicate Glass
Components: Central extractor body with siphon tube and thimble holder
Capacity: Customizable (e.g., 50 ml, 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, etc.)
Compatibility: Works with standard flasks, condensers, and heating sources
Applications: Suitable for solid-liquid extractions using organic solvents
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