PIPE CLAY TRIANGLES

Pipe Clay Triangles

Product Description
Pipe Clay Triangles are heat-resistant supports used in laboratory setups to hold crucibles over a Bunsen burner or other heat sources. They consist of three lengths of ceramic (pipe clay) tubing threaded over a triangular metal wire frame, typically made of galvanized iron or nickel-chromium alloy. These ceramic-coated wires provide stable and high-temperature-resistant platforms, allowing crucibles to be heated directly during ashing, calcination, or other high-temperature experiments. Widely used in chemistry labs and educational institutions, they are essential components for supporting small containers while minimizing heat transfer loss or instability.

Uses
Primary Uses
Laboratory and Educational Applications

• Supporting crucibles during high-temperature heating over a Bunsen burner.
• Used in gravimetric analysis for ashing procedures.
• Providing heat insulation between the crucible and the support ring.
• Holding small porcelain or ceramic containers over flame.
• Common in student lab setups to teach thermal decomposition and combustion experiments.

Secondary Uses
Research and Industrial Laboratories

• Used in metallurgical testing for supporting sample crucibles during heating.
• Supporting other ceramic or glass containers during high-temperature reactions.
• Employed in analytical chemistry for sustained heating without direct contact with metal surfaces.

Key Attributes
Basic Identification Attributes

• Material: Metal wire frame (galvanized iron/nickel alloy) with ceramic (pipe clay) tubes.
• Shape: Equilateral or isosceles triangle with straight sides.
• Sizes: Available in various side lengths (commonly 50 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm) to support different crucible sizes.
• Construction: Pipe clay tubes slide over the wire to provide heat insulation.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Thermal Resistance: Withstands very high temperatures (over 1000°C); suitable for direct flame exposure.
• Chemical Resistance: Inert and non-reactive under standard lab conditions.
• Durability: Long-lasting with proper use; resistant to thermal shock.

Safety & Hazard Attributes

• Minimal risk when used correctly.
• Fragile ceramic tubes may crack or chip if dropped or mishandled.

Storage & Handling Attributes

• Store in a dry, padded container to prevent damage to ceramic tubing.
• Inspect ceramic tubes before use for any cracks or wear.
• Handle gently to prevent breakage of the ceramic components.

Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

• Manufactured in accordance with laboratory safety and material standards.

Environmental & Health Impact

• Inert materials; poses no known environmental hazards under normal use.
• Long lifespan reduces laboratory waste.