The Soxhlet Extraction Apparatus is used in the extraction of lipids and other materials from a solid sample when the desired compound has a limited solubility in a solvent. It allows for unmonitored and unmanaged operation while efficiently recycling a small amount of solvent to dissolve a larger amount of material. Applications include the production of tinctures, aromatic alcohols, and other products of botanical extraction; food testing; biofuels; and environmental analysis of soils, sludge, and wastes. Assembled from 3 separate sections: boiling flask, extractor chamber, and condenser. Interchangeable standard joints. Glass parts only; metal stands not included. Apparatus is approximately 50.4" tall when assembled. Extractor chamber capacity: 2,000mL; flask capacity: 5,000mL.
Alternative 2000mL boiling flask that fits the Soxhlet extractor chamber: CH0404N
Tapered Filter Adapter Set for adapting the Soxhlet Extraction Chamber to different socket sizes of boiling flasks: CH0421
