Lab Pipeclay Triangle Apparatus Crucible Holder With Clay Pipe Stems 5.6cm

Description:

A piece of laboratory apparatus used to support a crucible being heated

Made of wires strung in an equilateral triangle on which are fire clay

Usually supported on a tripod or iron ring; Clay Pipe Side Length: 5.6cm/ 2.2 inch (2 1/4'')

Normally supports a crucible and allows the flame to heat the crucible directly

The triangular shape allows rounded crucibles of various sizes to rest in a stable way

Specification:

Material: fire clay and steel wire

Clay Pipe Side Length: 5.6cm/ 2.2 inch (2 1/4'')

Overall Side length including iron wires: 12cm / 4.7 inch

Package Includes:

1 Piece Lab Pipeclay Triangle

Note:

Unlike wire gauze, which primarily supports glassware such as beakers, flasks, or evaporating dishes and provides indirect heat transfer to the glassware, the pipeclay triangle normally supports a crucible and allows the flame to heat the crucible directly.

Make sure to get one Lab Pipeclay Triangle if you are going to heat crucible.