Overview

The BI has two Heidolph Hei-Vap Rotary Evaporators with detachable controller with large dials allows for safe and easy adjustment of rotation speed and bath temperature. Set rotation speeds between 10 – 280 rpm. The heating bath (4.5 liters) can reach upwards of 210°C and accomodate 5 liters flasks.

Both units are setup within a fume hood and can be used with an external vaccum and chiller.

[Common rates of evaporation* (L/h) for toluene (8.5), acetone (5.8), ethanol (3.5), water (1.2); deltaT of 40°C between heating bath temperature and boiling temperature.]