The Ai 5 Liter Short Path Distillation Kit with Valved Adapter is a versatile and efficient distillation system designed for laboratory use. This kit offers advanced features to improve the distillation process, ensuring efficient fractionation and condensation of vapors, while minimizing heat loss and reducing the risk of clogging.

Key Features

• Redesigned Distillation Head:

  • Larger Vacuum Jacket: Helps reduce heat loss during distillation, improving thermal efficiency and maintaining the desired temperature for better results.
  • Increased Internal Diameter: Facilitates more efficient fractionation and vapor condensation, ensuring smooth operation with no clogging.

• Durable Glassware:

  • Ai Heavy Wall Glassware: Provides extra durability, making it suitable for demanding laboratory distillation applications.
  • Made from high borosilicate glass 3.3, known for its exceptional resistance to heat and chemicals.

• Vacuum Jacketed Vapor Channel: Enhances insulation and reduces heat loss, allowing for better temperature control during the distillation process.

• Thermo Inlet Adapters:

  • PTFE 14/20 and 24/40 thermo inlet adapters with Viton gaskets ensure tight, leak-proof seals, enhancing the safety and efficiency of the distillation process.

• Joint Sizes:

  • Boiling Flask to Distillation Port: 34/45 joint.
  • Thermo Port on Boiling Flask: 24/40 joint.
  • Thermo Port on Distillation Head: 14/20 joints.

• Recirculating Fluid and Vacuum Connectors:

  • Includes GL-16 adapter and 3/8" hose barb for easy connection to external recirculating fluid and vacuum systems, ensuring smooth operation.

• Valved Adapter: The valved adapter provides more control over the distillation process by regulating the flow of vapors and liquids, allowing for better management of fractions.

• Warranty:

  • Glassware Warranty: Glassware does not have warranties, though any minor blemishes will not impact its function. All glassware is carefully inspected before shipment to ensure no defects are sent out.

Applications: This kit is ideal for a variety of laboratory distillation tasks, including solvent purification, chemical separation, and essential oil extraction. The added valved adapter gives operators greater control over the distillation process, making it suitable for precise and controlled environments.