Nalge 5305 series
• Transparent, cylindrical polyetherimide jar inverted on white polycarbonate base plate that has removable tubing adapter for connection to 1/4-inch i.d. vacuum tubing
• Vacuum rating 29 inches Hg @ 25°C
• Jar has amber cast and seals against Neoprene gasket in base
• Molded circular ridges on base help to center jar, prevent it from shifting and minimize deformation
Resistant to acids, bases, aliphatic alcohols, aliphatic hydrocarbons and saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. Base has more limited chemical resistance: usable with weak acids and aliphatic alcohols and fair resistance to aliphatic hydrocarbons. Wall thickness 1/8 inch; o.d x height shown in listings. Avoid prolonged exposure to the following chemicals or their vapors: amines, aldehydes, esters, aromatic hydrocarbons and ketones.
WARNING: do not autoclave when used for vacuum service. Not usable with most organic solvents. Contact with unsaturated or partially halogenated hydrocarbons may cause immediate failure of jar.
Base Plate
• White polycarbonate
Plate is 13 1/2” x 1” thick, with three concentric Neoprene gaskets, 8”, 11 1/8” and 9” o.d. Gaskets lie in channels separated by concentric ridges which serve to center and to brace rim of bell jar.
Jars
• Transparent polyetherimide with amber cast
As furnished with 1577T14 and 1577T18 Bell Jars. Replacement gaskets are available.
