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SKU: RS6636806
A steam distillation unit is a laboratory and industrial apparatus used for extracting volatile oils and separating heat-sensitive compounds from plant materials using steam. The process works by passing steam through the sample, allowing volatile components such as essential oils to vaporize at lower temperatures, then condensing and collecting them as a purified distillate. This method preserves the chemical integrity of delicate compounds and is widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications. The system typically consists of a boiling flask or steam generator, plant material chamber, condenser, and receiver. Available in different configurations including water distillation, steam distillation, and hydrodistillation setups, these units can be designed as simple laboratory glassware systems or large-scale industrial equipment. Sizes range from small bench-scale units (100 ml to several liters) to pilot and industrial capacities, with options for batch or continuous operation depending on production requirements.
SKU: RS6636806
A steam distillation unit is a laboratory and industrial apparatus used for extracting volatile oils and separating heat-sensitive compounds from plant materials using steam. The process works by passing steam through the sample, allowing volatile components such as essential oils to vaporize at lower temperatures, then condensing and collecting them as a purified distillate. This method preserves the chemical integrity of delicate compounds and is widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food applications. The system typically consists of a boiling flask or steam generator, plant material chamber, condenser, and receiver. Available in different configurations including water distillation, steam distillation, and hydrodistillation setups, these units can be designed as simple laboratory glassware systems or large-scale industrial equipment. Sizes range from small bench-scale units (100 ml to several liters) to pilot and industrial capacities, with options for batch or continuous operation depending on production requirements.