Desiccators are made of heavy, clear flint glass and have a ground domed cover with an integral knob. Covers provide a tight seal for the contents, and the domed cover provides some additional vertical space. These heavy glass units are used in the laboratory for drying samples or protecting them from moisture through the use of a Desiccant Cartridge placed in the lower compartment. A Desiccator Plate rests at the base of the upper compartment to provide support for the sample. Gilson’s selection of Desiccators includes 6, 8, or 10in (152, 203, or 254mm) models.
Desiccator plates, desiccant bags, and desiccant cartridges are purchased separately.
MA-203 has a volume of 30oz. and is 6x9in (152x152mm) I.D.xH with a lid, it is 6in high without lid.
MA-204 has a volume of 34oz and is 8×11.75in (203x203mm) I.D.xH with the lid, it is 8in high without lid.
MA-205 has a volume of 58oz and is 10×12.75in (254x216mm) I.D.xH with lid, it is 8.5in high without lid.
Features:
- Constructed of heavy flint glass
- Ground-glass cover
- Available in three-volume capacities
- Used to keep samples dry or protect from moisture
Included Items:
- Desiccator, 6, 8, or 10in
Accessories:
- Desiccator Plate provides support for specimens in Desiccator
- Desiccant Cartridges draw moisture from the contained specimens
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