Thermometer, Ground Joint (Cone Type)
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11626
The Ground Joint Cone-Type Thermometer is a specialized borosilicate glass instrument featuring an integrated conical joint for airtight integration into laboratory glassware. Primarily utilized in university-level organic chemistry and fractional distillation, it enables precise vapor temperature monitoring. This tool serves advanced STEM and TVET curricula by facilitating controlled chemical reactions while preventing the escape of volatile gaseous substances.
Technical Specifications
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Component/Attribute |
Specification |
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Joint Configuration |
Standard Taper (ST) Ground Glass Joint (e.g., 14/23, 19/26, or 24/29) |
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Material Composition |
Chemical-resistant, low-expansion Borosilicate glass |
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Sensing Medium |
Precision-grade Red Spirit or Mercury (model dependent) |
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Temperature Range |
Optimized for laboratory intervals (e.g., -10° Celsius to +110° Celsius or +250° Celsius) |
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Immersion Length |
Specified stem length below the joint for optimal vapor path positioning |
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Scale Construction |
Enclosed-scale (Inclusion type) for graduation protection |
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Accuracy Resolution |
0.5° Celsius or 1.0° Celsius increments |
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Calibration |
Factory-calibrated for partial immersion within distillation heads |
Educational Benefits & Features
Feature: Precision-ground conical glass joint.
Benefit: Ensures a hermetic, leak-proof seal with boiling flasks and distillation adapters, solving the problem of hazardous vapor leakage and ensuring student safety during organic synthesis.
Feature: Low-expansion Borosilicate glass construction.
Benefit: Maintains structural integrity under extreme thermal gradients, reducing the risk of fracture when transitioning between rapid heating and cooling cycles.
Feature: Enclosed-scale architecture.
Benefit: Protects the measurement graduations from corrosive fumes like concentrated Hydrochloric Acid or Sulfuric Acid, preventing scale degradation and ensuring long-term instrument legibility.
Feature: Optimized immersion depth.
Benefit: Places the sensing bulb exactly in the path of rising vapors, allowing students to accurately determine boiling points and identify fractional components with high fidelity.
Feature: Standardized taper sizing.
Benefit: Guarantees universal compatibility with existing modular glassware kits, facilitating seamless setup and reducing the need for specialized adapters in the laboratory.
Curriculum Alignment
This instrument is precision-engineered to meet the infrastructure requirements of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for laboratory technology and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for advanced chemistry. It specifically supports benchmarks in "Matter and Its Interactions" (HS-PS1), providing the quantitative precision necessary for students to master separation techniques and stoichiometric calculations.
Why Choose Educational Instrument?
Procuring specialized thermometric glassware directly from an OEM facility ensures the highest level of material integrity and calibration traceability for institutional procurement.
Direct Manufacturer (OEM) Expertise: We operate proprietary Research and Development (R&D) and precision glass-forming facilities, ensuring every joint is ground to exact tolerances for a perfect vacuum-tight fit.
Factory-Direct Pricing: By eliminating intermediary supply chain layers, we provide high-authority diagnostic tools at a cost-efficient price point, maximizing the impact of departmental and university budgets.
International Quality Compliance: Our manufacturing infrastructure is certified to ISO 9001 and CE standards, ensuring that all electronic and glass components meet global laboratory safety directives.
Supply Chain Reliability for Bulk Tenders: We are optimized for high-volume fulfillment, providing consistent hardware specifications and dependable lead times for regional education boards and large-scale institutional contracts.
