BOILING TUBE 24x175MM

Description

The 24x175mm Boiling Tube serves as an intermediate size between the standard 150mm and the extra-long 200mm variants. It is a robust, heavy-walled vessel designed specifically for heating and boiling chemicals. The 175mm length provides a balanced ratio of volume-to-height, making it a versatile choice for both academic and industrial laboratories.

Key Product Features

• Borosilicate 3.3 Construction: Specifically engineered for high-temperature applications. It possesses a very low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it highly resistant to cracking when exposed to a direct Bunsen burner flame.

• Optimal Dimensions (24x175mm):

  • Diameter (24mm): Slightly narrower than the 25mm standard, allowing for a more precise fit in certain test tube racks and clamps.

  • Length (175mm): Provides enough headspace to handle moderate “bumping” or foaming without the tube becoming unwieldy or top-heavy.

• Heavy Wall Thickness: The reinforced walls are thicker than those of a standard test tube, ensuring durability and even heat conduction during vigorous boiling.

• Beaded Rim: Includes a reinforced, rounded top edge to increase mechanical strength and provide a secure seal when using rubber or silicone stoppers.

Technical Specifications

Primary Applications

• Standard Chemical Reactions: Ideal for heating liquids to their boiling point while maintaining visibility of the reaction.

• Sample Digestion: Often used for breaking down solid samples in acid, where the 175mm length helps contain acidic vapors.

• Precipitation Reactions: The wider diameter compared to test tubes allows for easier observation of larger precipitates.

• Medium-Scale Gas Collection: Suitable for reactions that evolve gas, providing sufficient vertical space for delivery tube attachments.

Primary Applications

• Standard Chemical Reactions: Ideal for heating liquids to their boiling point while maintaining visibility of the reaction.

• Sample Digestion: Often used for breaking down solid samples in acid, where the 175mm length helps contain acidic vapors.

• Precipitation Reactions: The wider diameter compared to test tubes allows for easier observation of larger precipitates.

• Medium-Scale Gas Collection: Suitable for reactions that evolve gas, providing sufficient vertical space for delivery tube attachments.

Why Choose 175mm?

The 24x175mm tube is the “Goldilocks” of boiling tubes. It offers significantly more safety and volume than the 150mm version but is easier to handle and store than the much longer 200mm size. It is a highly efficient choice for laboratories that perform routine heating tasks across various chemical disciplines.