Jove Lab Chem

Lab 56: Steam Distillation — Materials List

Preparation for 10 Students

• Lab stand (+2 for reference setup)
  10
• Stirring hotplate (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Heating mantle (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Temperature controller (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• 500-mL round-bottom flask with cork stand (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Distilling head (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Condenser (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Connecting tube (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• 125-mL separatory funnel with glass stopper (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Claisen adapter (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Thermometer adapter (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Thermometer (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Small spatula
  5
• Stir bar
  5
• Joint clips (+4 for reference setup)
  20
• Rubber tubing (+2 for reference setup)
  10
• Vacuum grease
  5 tubes
• Medium 3-prong clamp (+2 for reference setup)
  10
• Ring support (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• Conical funnel
  5
• 250-mL round-bottom flask with cork stand (+1 for reference setup)
  5
• 100-mL graduated cylinder
  5
• 250-mL glass beaker
  10
• 125-mL Erlenmeyer flask
  5
• 500-mL glass beaker
  5
• Filter paper
  5
• Watch glass
  5
• Diethyl ether
  300 mL
• Anhydrous magnesium sulfate
  15 mg
• Medium orange
  5
• 10-mL graduated cylinder
  1
• Blender
  1
• Deionized water
  Dependent on lab size
• Analytical balance (at least 1)
  Dependent on lab size