This features two (2) 2000ml flasks. One produces the steam and the other acts as the biomass flask. The glass tubing extends to nearly the bottom of the second flask so that all of the plant matter shares in the steam. From there the steam rises up to the graham condenser whose inner helix coil is being kept cool by constantly circulating coolant water. The liquid collects in the separatory funnel where the essential oil will rise to the top. The hydrosol can be drained off by turning the stopcock on the separatory funnel. The hydrosol can be kept for soap making and many other purposes.
Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, hydroflorates, flower waters or distillates are products from steam distilling plant materials. Hydrosols are like essential oils but in far less of a concentration. When a distiller brews plant material with water in a large cooker the steam fills the pot and, as it rises, it causes the glands of the plants to burst and release the oils and essence of the plant into the steam. The oil rises through a condenser and collects in a separate vessel. This is what we know as essential oil, but what about all that fragrant water that was steamed with the original plant material? That is our hydrosol, or floral water.
Hydrosols are usually the result of essential oil production as a by-product but the highest quality hydrosols come from the devoted distillers who, with artist like precision steam the floral and plant material strictly to produce a hydrosol. (The Hydrosols offered by Mountain Rose Herbs are produced in this fashion) Hydrosols contain all of the essence of the plant in every drop, just like essential oils but in a milder form; making them suitable for all manner of applications where essential oils would be too strong.
The laboratory frame is 28.5” at its highest point and 18” wide. These dimensions can be adjusted with the boss head right angle clamps.
Graham Condenser Specifications:
High quality GG17 borosilicate glass to withstand thermal shock
300mm cooling jacket length
400mm overall length
Inner coil cooling surface area is 330cm2
Coolant Adapter Kit
Includes a duel faucet adapter, a hose adapter and 10 feet of 5/16” ID natural red rubber tubing.
Separatory Funnel Conical: 500 ml Capacity
Features:
* A separatory funnel is most often used in laboratories to distinguish the densities between of 2 different liquids.
* These are conical shaped, made of Bomex Brand glass, and come with a ground glass stopper and stopcock.
The hotplate is a RIVAL (SB150) solid single burner. It has adjustable temperature control. Powerful 900 watts with solid disc for easy cleaning
There are 12 clamps in all including 7 boss head right angle clamps, 4” cast iron ring clamp, three-finger extension clamp, single coated-jaw burette clamp and two thermometer glass tubing clamps.
This will ship in two packages
