Wire gauze is a sheet of thin metal that has net-like patterns or a wire mesh with a ceramic centre. The gauze is placed on the tripod stand between the Bunsen burner and the glassware to support the beakers, flasks, or other glassware during heating.
Can handle up to 800 Deg C
A wire gauze is a sheet of thin metal that has net-like patterns or a wire mesh. Gauze is placed on the support ring that is attached to the retort stand between the Bunsen burner and the glassware to support the beakers, flasks, or other glassware during heating. Can handle upto 800 Deg C . The gauze mat also helps with an even distribution of heat as the Bunsen burner flame passes through the gauze to the container.
DescriptionÂ
- Wire gauze is a square shape laboratory instrument made of thin metal sheet that has a wire mesh with a ceramic centre.
- It is placed on the tripod stand between the Bunsen burner and the glassware to be heated to support the flask or beaker or any other glassware during heating.
Uses
- Wire gauze are used with Bunsen burners to distribute heat evenlyÂ
- Ceramic centre helps prevent glassware, crucibles or any container suitable for heating from being exposed directly to flames
Properties
- Made of galvanized metal
- Have rolled edges
- Square size – 100mm x 100mm
- Maximum temperature up to 800°C
