Air Condenser Borosilicate Glass BORO 3.3 Laboratory Grade

The Hempel distillation column plain design provides a stable and efficient vapour separation pathway for general laboratory distillation, solvent purification, and analytical chemistry workflows. Its straight, unpacked internal column allows vapour to rise cleanly through a controlled vertical pathway, supporting predictable reflux behaviour and consistent fraction separation when paired with external heating mantles or round-bottom flasks. This classic design is widely used in Australian teaching laboratories, research facilities, and industrial QC environments because it offers dependable performance without the complexity of structured packing or vigreux indentations.

The air condenser provides simple and effective vapour cooling through natural air circulation, making it a practical choice for distillation, reflux set ups and gentle solvent recovery. Instead of relying on a water jacket, the extended glass surface promotes passive heat dissipation as vapour rises through the tube, allowing it to condense slowly and return to the flask. This design is particularly useful in school laboratories, small research spaces and any environment where water supply or drainage access is limited.

Manufactured from high clarity BORO 3.3 borosilicate glass, the LabChoice Australia air condenser offers excellent thermal resistance, chemical durability and mechanical stability during repeated heating and cooling cycles. BORO 3.3 glass complies with ISO 3585 and aligns with ASTM E438 Type 1 Class A specifications, ensuring resistance to thermal stress and compatibility with a wide range of solvents and reagents. The transparency of the glass allows clear visibility of vapour movement and reflux action, which is especially valuable in educational settings where students learn the principles of distillation.

The air condenser is often chosen for procedures involving low to moderate boiling point solvents, routine distillation tasks, qualitative organic chemistry demonstrations and experiments that do not require aggressive cooling. Its straight tube design minimises cleaning effort, reduces contamination risk and allows seamless integration with standard ground glass joints. When paired with round bottom flasks, stillheads or other condensers, it forms a reliable component of both beginner level and advanced laboratory distillation assemblies.

LabChoice Australia supplies each air condenser with precise joint tolerances and consistent manufacturing quality to support safe, leak free operation. Its combination of durability, ease of use and low resource requirement makes it a trusted and versatile cooling option for teaching laboratories, research groups and small scale chemistry work across Australia.