RapidStill II

Overview

Provides automatic steam distillation for macro Kjeldahl nitrogen determinations. Compactly designed to fit on bench top. Each distillation takes five to ten minutes. Frame is constructed of epoxy-coated steel.

Specifications

Weight19.0
Dimensions18" w x 12.75" d x 29.75" h
Electrical115 V, 60 Hz, 15 amps
Metric Dimensions46 x 32 x 76 cm
Metric Weight (kg)9.0
PurposeKjeldahl Distillation
Product SubcategoryRapid Macro Kjeldahl

Features

1000-watt boiler heating element that surrounds 1000 ml flask to generate steam
Boiler heater switch that activates the boiler heating element
Boiler water switch that fills the 1000 ml flask with water
Built-in sodium hydroxide switch that allows you to safely control the amount of caustic to be added
PTFE inlet tubes for sodium hydroxide and steam
Distribution head that acts as a junction forthe steam and NaOH delivery tubes and prevents the NaOH from entering the receiving flask
Combination Allihn and spiral condenser for efficient recovery of the distillate
Condenser ventilation valve that prevents siphoning of distillate back into the condenser chamber
Flow restrictor that prevents the cooling water flow rate to the condenser from exceeding 1.0 gallon per minute (3.8 liters per minute)
Spring-loaded digestion tube retainer for holding the tube during distillation
Infinitely adjustable 0-15 minute distillation timer switch that controls the dispensing of steam into the digestion tube, automatically shuts off the distillation process and is interlocked to function only when the boiler heater is on
Sight gauge for monitoring water level in the flask
Safety cover that protects the condenser
Safety door that surrounds the digestion tube
8-foot, 3-wire cord with plug
Molded tray to catch spills