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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] 4 Re: [DCHAS-L] 4L filter flasks

Date: Sep 12, 2013 23:46 UTC

Author: Zuriatiz Zakaria <zuriatiz**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>

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From: DAVID KATZ <dakatz45**At_Symbol_Here**MSN.COM>

Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] 4L filter flasks

Date: Sep 13, 2013 10:00 UTC

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Demystify: 

Instead of purchasing a large filter flask at a high price, just use a video camera to project the live demonstration, in  a 250-mL or 500-mL filter flask, on a large screen in the lecture hall.  Check the filter flask, before use, for scratches or chips and use proper clamping and safety shielding of the apparatus.
 
As an alternative, use a bell jar and vacuum apparatus to do this demonstration in a beaker.  Again, project the demonstration on a large screen.  Safety shields are still recommended.  Protect your vacuum pump from the water vapors with a trap.
 
You probably want to use room temperature water for the demonstration, but you can get reasonable results with warm water in the filter flask using a good water aspirator.
 
I also use large 140-mL or 100-mL plastic syringes (never glass) with end caps, containing a small amount of water, which can be passed around the room so students can repeat the demonstration at their seats.  Occasionally, a student will pull the plunger completely out of the syringe splashing the water, but you can minimize that by cautioning the students in advance.
 
David  
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] 4L filter flasks

Hi all,

I'm looking for a 4L filter flask for a demo but they all seem to be $150-$250. We are creating a vacuum in order to boil water. It needs to be that big because of the size of the lecture hall. Does anyone have a good website to turn to for glassware like this?

Thank you,

Sam


On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 10:56 AM, Samantha D <samantha.dannenberg**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,

I'm looking for a 4L filter flask for a demo but they all seem to be $150-$250. We are creating a vacuum in order to boil water. It needs to be that big because of the size of the lecture hall. Does anyone have a good website to turn to for glassware like this?

Thank you,

Sam

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