A crystallizer is an element that belongs to the glassware of a laboratory. It is a container with a wide base and short stature and whose main purpose is to crystallize the solute from a solution through the evaporation of the solvent.
What is it?
It is an element that belongs to the glassware of a laboratory. It is a container with a wide base and short stature that is used to crystallize the solute from a solution, by evaporation of the solvent. It is also used as a lid and container.
The wide and flat shape of its base ensures greater evaporation of the solution. The shape of the crystallizer is cylindrical and has a fused edge.
It is made of borosilicate glass, also known as Duran, Kimax or Pyrex. This laboratory element has great chemical resistance, withstands temperature changes, is highly resistant to acids and has a minimum expansion in the face of heat.
Peak crystallizers can be found that have a capacity of 250 to 1500 ml. In case of no spout, its capacity is between 150 to 7000 ml.
Peak crystallizer capacity
| Capacity (approx.) | Diameter | Height |
| 250 mL | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| 500 mL | 120 mm | 65 mm |
| 1000 mL | 150 mm | 75 mm |
| 1500 mL | 180 mm | 90 mm |
Peakless crystallizer capacity
| Capacity (approx.) | Diameter | Height |
| 150 mL | 80 mm | 40 mm |
| 300 mL | 100 mm | 55 mm |
| 500 mL | 120 mm | 60 mm |
| 1000 mL | 150 mm | 70 mm |
| 1500 mL | 190 mm | 90 mm |
| 2500 mL | 220 mm | 105 mm |
| 4000 mL | 250 mm | 120 mm |
| 7000 mL | 300 mm | 150 mm |
What is it for?
- A crystallizer can be used to:
- In those cases where already treated effluents cannot be discharged.
- Contain effluents with a high pollutant load.
- In solutions with a high concentration of raw materials.
- To quickly evaporate the liquid from a solution, facilitating the crystallization of the solute.
How is it used?
Its mode of use is simple, since it is used to achieve the drying and crystallization of the solids present in a solution through evaporation. It can also be used as a lid, container, and for steam or dry sterilization.
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