Whatman™ 100% borosilicate glass microfiber (HP-GF) thimbles are designed to fit most Soxhlet extraction units. They are well-suited to pollution monitoring when analysis of hot and acidic gases is required.
• Resistant to temperatures up to 500°C
• Binder-free, no chemical additives
• Nominal particle retention rating: 0.8 µm
• Effective when used with solvents incompatible with cellulose materials
Extraction thimbles in glass, quartz, or cellulose are available.
Glass Soxhlet extraction thimble applications
• Analysis of hot and acidic gases during emission control and smoke stack gas monitoring
• Analysis of pesticide residues using Soxhlet extraction
• Determination of oil/fat content of foods
• Analysis of oil and grease in solid wastes
High-purity glass Soxhlet thimble sizes
Whatman™ brand high-purity glass thimbles are available in a range of sizes and wall thicknesses for optimal use in a variety of air sampling and Soxhlet extraction units. Thimbles come in packs of 25 pieces, with four internal diameter sizes:
• 90 mm
• 90 mm tapered
• 100 mm
• 123 mm
