Porcelain Boat
Porcelain Boat is a specialized ceramic container made from high-quality porcelain material. It is designed for laboratory, pharmaceutical, and culinary applications requiring heat resistance, chemical inertness, and easy cleaning. The porcelain boat’s smooth surface and durable construction make it ideal for use in processes like ashing, drying, and sample handling.
Primary Uses
Laboratory Applications
Used for ashing and heating samples in muffle furnaces.
Ideal for evaporating solvents and drying chemical substances.
Suitable for weighing and transferring powders and solids.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Employed in sample preparation and testing.
Used for mixing and holding chemical reagents.
Culinary Uses
Utilized in specialized cooking or baking for heat distribution.
Secondary Uses
Educational Use
Used in teaching laboratories for various experiments.
Art and Craft
Occasionally used as a small mold or container in ceramic art.
Basic Identification Attributes
Material: High-quality porcelain (kaolin-based ceramic)
Common/Trade Name: Porcelain Boat
Typical Dimensions: Varies; commonly 80-150 mm length, 40-60 mm width, 20-30 mm depth
HS Code: 6912.00.00 (Ceramic wares for laboratory use)
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid ceramic vessel
Color: White or off-white
Odor: Odorless
Heat Resistance: Withstands temperatures up to 1200°C
Chemical Resistance: Resistant to most acids, alkalis, and solvents
Surface Finish: Smooth, glazed
Safety & Hazard Attributes
GHS Classification: Non-hazardous
Toxicity: Non-toxic and chemically inert
Breakage Risk: Fragile and can shatter if dropped
Storage & Handling Attributes
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, secure place to prevent chipping or breakage
Container Type: Supplied individually or in protective packaging
Shelf Life: Indefinite if handled properly
Handling Precautions: Handle with care to avoid breakage
Regulatory & Compliance Attributes
Complies with standards for laboratory ceramic wares
Suitable for use in food and pharmaceutical laboratories
Environmental & Health Impact
Biodegradability: Not biodegradable; inert ceramic material
Ecotoxicity: Negligible environmental impact
Bioaccumulation: Not applicable
Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity: None
Safety Handling Precautions
PPE Required: Use gloves when handling hot porcelain boats
Handling Guidelines: Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent cracking
Storage Measures: Store away from heavy impacts
First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Not applicable
Skin Contact: Not applicable
Eye Contact: Not applicable
Ingestion: Not applicable
Firefighting Measures
Fire Hazards: Non-flammable
Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
Special Precautions: None required
Hazardous Combustion Products: None