Steam distillation is a special type of distillation (a separation process) for temperature sensitive materials like natural aromatic compounds.
Description:
Many organic compounds tend to decompose at high sustained temperatures. Separation by distillation at the normal (1 atmosphere) boiling points is not an option, so water or steam is introduced into the distillation apparatus. The water vapor carries small amounts of the vaporized compounds to the condensation flask, where the condensed liquids phase separate, allowing for easy collection. This process effectively allows for distillation at lower temperatures, reducing the deterioration of the desired products. If the substances to be distilled are very sensitive to heat, steam distillation may be applied under reduced pressure, thereby reducing the operating temperature further.
After distillation the vapors are condensed as appropriate. Usually the immediate product is a two-phase system of water and the organic distillate, allowing for separation of the components by decantation, partitioning or other suitable methods.
No |
Accessory Name |
Qty/pieces |
1 |
Electronic Stove/heating stirring (Optional accessories) |
1 |
2 |
Cast Iron Stand |
1 |
3 |
2000ml two Neck boiling flask |
1 |
4 |
2000 ml biomass flask with 40/38 and 24/40 joint |
1 |
5 |
Still head 40/38 joint and male spherical condenser joint |
1 |
6 |
300 mm Graham Condenser 24/40 |
1 |
7 |
100ml Receiver/Separatory funnel with stopcock 24/40 joint |
1 |
8 |
Glass stopper 24/40 |
1 |
9 |
Plastic clip 24/40 |
2 |
10 |
Plastic clip 40# |
1 |