Summary
Glass extractor, made by Bellco. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited, Parkville, Victoria. c.1920. Laboratory glassware used for the preparation of pharmaceuticals. This extractor is a part of a Soxhlet extraction apparatus used for the extraction and purification of solids using a variety of solvents.
Physical Description
Vase shaped, bulbous at base with tube protruding RHS. Bulb tapers to cylinder at top with 2 pipette tubes protruding from closed end.
Significance
Example of glassware used at Commonwealth Serum Laboratories in the early 20th century.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1920s
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Manufacturer
Bellco Biological Glassware, Vineland, New Jersey, United States of America
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Inscriptions
Bellco/ BIOLOGICAL/ GLASSWARE/ VINELAND./ N.J.
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Width), 33.5 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
90 mm (Length), 120 mm (Width), 337 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Chemical Apparatus & Instruments, Glass Products, Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment
