1Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, USA
World Journal of Chemical Education.
2016,
Vol. 4 No. 3, 49-51
DOI: 10.12691/wjce-4-3-1
Copyright © 2016 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Daniel D. Clark. Convenient and Inexpensive Insulation for Fractional Distillation Columns.
World Journal of Chemical Education. 2016; 4(3):49-51. doi: 10.12691/wjce-4-3-1.
Correspondence to: Daniel D. Clark, Department of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, USA. Email:
dclark@clarion.eduAbstract
A convenient and inexpensive method for insulating fractional distillation columns in undergraduate laboratories with pre-slit, tubular pipe insulation that is widely available in hardware stores is described. This insulation can be quickly employed, can provide uniform insulation, and can be reused, which reduces the amount of trash generated from commonly used insulation.
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