Crucible Tongs

Crucible tongs are an essential piece of laboratory equipment, as they allow the user to safely handle crucibles and other hot materials. They are commonly used in chemistry and metallurgy laboratories, as well as in industrial and research settings.

Crucible tongs made of chromium-nickel steel are available with shoes or solid tips made from pure platinum, platinum/iridium 97/3, platinum gold 95/5.

 

Description

Crucible tongs are a type of laboratory equipment that are used to hold and handle crucibles, which are small, cup-shaped vessels that are used to hold materials that are being heated or melted. Crucible tongs are made of a heat-resistant material, such as stainless steel or ceramic, and have long handles that allow the user to grip the crucible without coming into contact with the hot material.

There are several types of crucible tongs available, including straight, bent, and hinged tongs. The type of crucible tongs that is best suited for a particular application depends on the size and shape of the crucible and the type of material being heated or melted. It is important to choose the right type of crucible tongs for the task at hand to ensure the safety of the user and to prevent accidents.

Specifications

Crucible tongs made of chromium-nickel steel*

Shoes or tips made of pure platinum, platinum/iridium 97/3 or platinum gold 95/5

Overall length Approx. weight per pair Design

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Code

mm g
A
200 4-5 with Pt shoes S 200
250 4-5 with Pt shoes S 250
300 4-5 with Pt shoes S 300
400 7-8 with Pt shoes S 400
500 7-8 with Pt shoes S 500
600 9-10 with Pt shoes S 600
200 10-12 with solid Pt tips M 200
250 10-12 with solid Pt tips M 250
300 10-12 with solid Pt tips M 300
400 24-25 with solid Pt tips M 400
500 30-35 with solid Pt tips M 500
600 30-35 with solid Pt tips M 600

*Special design: Pt shoes extending up to swivel joint on request. Material thickness of shoes, 0.20 – 0.25 mm.

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