Product Description
Vacuum filtration puts real stress on glassware, so a heavy-wall flask built for the job is essential. These economical filter flasks stand up to a full atmosphere of vacuum, giving you a dependable receiver for Buchner funnels and filter holders.
This listing is for Kimble catalog number 57060-500: ValueWare Filter Flask, 500 mL, Case of 18. Made from KIMAX borosilicate glass 3.3 and designed to ASTM E1406, Type II, Class I, each flask has an integral glass side arm that accepts 5/16 to 3/8 in. ID flexible tubing. They withstand 1 atmosphere of vacuum, or 29 in. of mercury, and carry approximate volume graduations. Sizes from 50 to 500 mL are offered in case packs. LIGHT LABS supplies the complete DWK Life Sciences line, including Kimble, Wheaton and DURAN labware.
Key Features
- Vacuum rated – Withstands 1 atmosphere (29 in. Hg) of vacuum.
- Glass side arm – Hose connection accepts 5/16 to 3/8 in. ID tubing.
- Heavy-wall borosilicate 3.3 – Resists implosion and thermal shock.
- ASTM E1406 design – Designed to Type II, Class I requirements.
- Approximate graduations – Estimate filtrate volume at a glance.
Specifications
| Catalog Number | 57060-500 |
| Brand | Kimble (DWK Life Sciences) |
| Description | ValueWare Filter Flask, 500 mL |
| Sold As | Case of 18 |
| Material | KIMAX borosilicate glass 3.3 |
| Standard | Designed to ASTM E1406, Type II, Class I |
| Vacuum rating | 1 atmosphere (29 in. Hg) |
| Side arm | Glass, accepts 5/16 to 3/8 in. ID tubing |
Available Options
Applications
- Vacuum filtration with Buchner funnels
- Collecting filtrate
- Recrystallization workups
- Microbiology membrane filtration
