Description:
- A piece of laboratory apparatus used to support a crucible being heated
- Made of wires strung in an equilateral triangle on which are fire clay
- Usually supported on a tripod or iron ; Clay Pipe Side Length: 5.6cm/ 2.2 inch (2 1/4)
- Normally supports a crucible and allows the flame to the crucible directly
- The triangular shape allows rounded crucibles of various sizes to rest in a stable way
Specification:
- Material: fire clay and steel wire
- Clay Pipe Side Length: 5.6cm/ 2.2 inch (2 1/4)
- Overall Side length including iron wires: 12cm / 4.7 inch
Package Includes:
1 Piece Lab Pipeclay Triangle
Note:
Unlike wire gauze, which primarily supports glassware such as beakers, flasks, or evaporating dishes and provides indirect transfer to the glassware, the pipeclay triangle normally supports a crucible and allows the flame to the crucible directly.
Make sure to get one Lab Pipeclay Triangle if you are going to crucible.