Bell Jars
Bell jars are glass containers which are shaped like a bell. Although they are predominately made from glass, they can also be manufactured in metal such as stainless steel. This type consists of base plates, base wells and feed-through collars; it also needs a viewing window as it is not transparent. Bell jars can be used to create and contain a low-quality vacuum. The jar is placed on the base and vented to a hose fitting which is connected to a vacuum pump. The lower edge forms a flange of heavy glass and its bottom is smooth for better contact. The vacuum creates a compression force so there is no need for a seal. This can only be used in applications below atmospheric pressure. The second use of a bell jar is for preservation. This is constructed of much thinner glass and as the base flange is delicate, it is not suitable for creating a vacuum. Instead, it can be used as a basic form of protection for fragile objects or specimens. Bell jars are mainly used in educational facilities to create a low-cost vacuum for experiments. In professional laboratories, they may be used for preservation but a more efficient vacuum chamber is used instead of a bell jar.
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Lab Unlimited UK
View company profileThe Carl Stuart Group was founded in 1984 by Stuart and Gillian Smith. From a small beginning our business has grown to encompass many services and products, covering different market sectors and geographical regions. The focus of our business, however, remains the same. We are a customer orientated company and strive to meet and exceed your expectations in everything we do.
As our portfolio grew we decided to present and promote our product and technical service offerings under distinct brands. The Laboratory instrumentation, consumables and technical & integration services are promoted under Lab Unlimited.
The Lab Unlimited product portfolio offers laboratory/analytical products from more than four hundred leading manufacturers. A substantial part of this offering is published on this very site. We also produce a printed catalogue that can be requested by emailing us.