Equipment Wiki
Learn how core organic lab setups and apparatus actually work.
Common Setups
Visual logic for the most frequent organic lab assemblies.
Simple Distillation
Understand vapor flow and why thermometer placement affects boiling point accuracy.
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Reflux Assembly
Reduce solvent loss during heating and understand the role of the reflux ring.
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Vacuum Filtration
Secure the Büchner funnel and protect the vacuum line with the right trap.
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Browse core apparatus by function in real organic lab setups.
A. Reaction & Containment
B. Condensation & Reflux
C. Distillation & Transfer
C. Distillation & Transfer
- Distillation Heads
- Fractionating Columns
- Distillation Adapters
- Vacuum Take-Off Adapters
- Receiving Flasks
- Distillation Receivers
- Additional Distillation Components
D. Filtration & Separation
- Filter Flasks
- Filter Funnels
- Büchner Funnels
- Fritted Funnels
- Separatory Funnels
- Chromatography Columns
- Other Separation Apparatus
E. Joints, Adapters & Connections
- Thermometer Adapters
- Claisen Adapters
- Reducing and Enlarging Adapters
- Straight Connectors
- Vacuum Adapters
- Gas Inlet Adapters
- Flow-Control Adapters
- Hose Adapters and Connectors
F. Vacuum & Inert Gas Systems
- Manifolds
- Schlenk Line Components
- Vacuum Traps
- Cold Traps
- High-Vacuum Valves
- Inlet/Outlet Components
- Gas Bubblers
G. Kits & Teaching Sets
- Microscale Kits
- Organic Teaching Sets
- Setup Training Kits
- Beginner Teaching Sets
- Distillation Apparatus
- Soxhlet Extraction Sets
Support Systems
Supporting tools that control heat, stirring, handling, measurement, and connections.
A. Heating, Cooling & Stirring
- Magnetic Stirrers
- Stir Bars
- Hotplates
- Stirrer-Hotplate Units
- Heating Mantles
- Oil Baths
- Sand Baths
- Cooling Baths
- Chillers
- Temperature-Control Support Tools
B. Clamps, Supports & Hardware
- Universal Clamps
- Three-Prong Clamps
- Bossheads
- Support Rods
- Retort Stands
- Rings and Holders
- Joint Clips and Keck Clips
- General Setup Hardware
C. Measurement & Dispensing
- Graduated Cylinders
- Pipettes
- Burettes
- Addition Funnels
- Dropping Funnels
- Measuring and Dosing Tools
D. Tubing, Seals & Small Parts
- Rubber Tubing
- PTFE Tubing
- Septa
- Stoppers
- O-Rings and Gaskets
- Hose Connectors
- Small Sealing and Connection Parts
Compare Before You Choose
Interchangeable does not always mean optimal. Compare core choices before building your next setup.
Joint Size Logic
24/40 vs 14/20
- + Higher throughput
- + More structural stability
- − More holdup volume
- + Lower material loss
- + Better for smaller scale
- − Less robust connections
Stopcock Materials
PTFE vs Ground Glass
- + No grease needed
- + Strong chemical resistance
- − Can deform over time
- + Strong vacuum seal
- + No deformation
- − Can seize if neglected
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