Description
The MEDILAB Recovery Assembly is a complete laboratory glassware setup designed for efficient solvent recovery, distillation, and purification of chemical mixtures. It includes a 2000 mL round bottom flask, still head, 150 mm jacketed coil condenser, a receiver adapter, and a 100 mL dropping funnel with a stopper. This assembly enables safe and controlled separation of volatile components, making it essential for chemical processing, research workflows, and routine analytical operations.
Key Features
- Complete functional distillation system optimised for solvent recovery and purification tasks.
- Premium Borosilicate Glass 3.3 ensures excellent thermal shock resistance and chemical durability.
- Jacketed coil condenser (150 mm) provides highly efficient cooling and vapor condensation.
- Dropping funnel with stopper (100 mL) enables controlled reagent addition during processing.
- Ground glass joints ensure airtight, leak-free connections and compatibility with standard laboratory setups.
- Crystal-clear visibility for easy monitoring of vapor flow and solvent collection.
- Uniform wall thickness for improved mechanical strength and long service life.
- Safe for repeated heating cycles, ideal for labs performing daily recovery processes.
Material Specifications
- Material: High-grade Borosilicate Glass 3.3
- Thermal Properties: Low thermal expansion coefficient (3.3 × 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹). Withstands rapid heating and cooling cycles. Stable under continuous heating and reflux conditions
- Chemical Properties: Resistant to acids, organic solvents, bases, and corrosive chemicals. Non-reactive, ensuring contamination-free operations
- Mechanical Properties: High tensile and mechanical strength. Annealed to remove internal glass stresses
- Compliance: Manufactured according to global laboratory standards.
Technical Specifications
- Joint Type: Standard ground glass joints (e.g., 24/29 or custom on request)
- Accuracy & Tolerance: Standard dimensional tolerance with precision-ground joints
- Available Variants: Custom volumes and condenser lengths available on request
- Accessories (Optional): Clamps, stands, heating mantles, tubing, and support hardware
Handling & Precautions
- Check all components for chips or cracks before each use.
- Ensure all joints are properly lubricated and securely connected.
- Always use controlled heating sources such as mantles or water/oil baths.
- Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent thermal shock.
- Allow glassware to cool gradually before cleaning or disassembly.
- Clean using mild laboratory detergents and non-abrasive brushes.
- Suitable for autoclaving within Borosilicate Glass 3.3 temperature limits.
- Do not apply excessive mechanical force when fitting joints.
- Replace any damaged component immediately for user safety.
Applications
- Chemical Laboratories: Solvent recovery, purification, and sample preparation.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Distillation of intermediates and solvent recycling.
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences: Purification of reaction mixtures and extraction processes.
- Academic & Research Institutions: Teaching distillation principles and conducting routine experiments.
- Quality Control / Quality Assurance Labs: Recovery of analytical solvents and preparation of test samples.
- Integral to daily lab workflows involving distillation, concentration, recycling, and purification of volatile chemicals.






