Desiccators: Vacuum Chambers for Sensitive Moisture Control
Desiccators
Desiccators are labs equipment used to preserve wet-sensitive items in a controlled environment. These airtight containers remove the wetness inside and prevent degradation of sensitive materials like chemicals, electronics and biological samples.
The Desiccators category has various sizes and types to fit different labs needs. From 6-inch desiccators to 12-inch desiccators, there’s one for every application. Also, desiccator plates in different sizes are available to fit different desiccator models for a snug fit and optimal performance.
In addition to standard desiccators, the category also has specialized products like glass desiccators with porcelain plates for increased durability and resistance. Drierite indicating desiccants are also available in jar packaging to easily monitor the wetness levels inside the desiccators.
To help the desiccators, the category for labs has replacement porcelain plates and silicone grease. Non-vacuum and desiccators with white base construction are durable and visible for stored items, perfect for various labs applications.
Overall, the Desiccators category has a wide range of high-quality products to ensure safe storage of sensitive items in labs.
Desiccators are for storing and protecting items that are sensitive to moisture, light and other environmental factors. They provide controlled environment, ensuring integrity and stability of stored substances. They provide easy and reliable storage solutions for various sensitive items.
1. Moisture Sensitive: Many compounds and biological items are hygroscopic, they absorb moisture from the air. Desiccators prevent this by keeps a dry environment.
2. Silica Gel Desiccant: Common desiccant used in desiccators, silica gel absorbs moisture and keeps low humidity inside the chamber.
3. Storage: Desiccators are storage solution for various sensitive items, ensuring their longevity and stability.
Types
Vacuum
Vacuum desiccators has a vacuum pump to remove air and create low pressure and remove moisture. These desiccators has a door for easy access while keeping contamination free environment. This is ideal for moisture sensitive items and compounds that requires dry and oxygen free atmosphere.
Polypropylene Stopcock: Used to control the vacuum and prevent air from entering the desiccator. Grease: Applied to seals to ensure tight and effective seal.
Standard
Standard desiccators doesn’t use vacuum but relies on desiccant like silica gel to keep low humidity. Used for general storage of moisture sensitivity.
Neoprene Gasket: Ensures seal to prevent moisture ingress.
PTFE Plug: Provides secure closure for the desiccator.
Cabinets
Desiccator cabinets are larger units with multiple shelves, used to store larger volume of materials. These cabinets has multiple doors for easy access and observation of stored components. Used for storing electronics, chemical compounds and other moisture sensitive products for extended period.
Terra Universal: A leading manufacturer of high quality desiccator cabinets.
Clear Polycarbonate: Used for building cabinets, durable and visible.
Applications
Desiccators has many applications in professional labs, from storing items to protecting electronic components.
Storing Light Sensitive Materials
Light sensitive material can degrade or lose efficacy when exposed to light. Desiccators can be equipped with UV-protective features to store these materials safely.
Light Sensitive Material: Certain pharmaceuticals, reagents and biological samples are light sensitive and requires protection.
UV Light: UV-protective coatings or materials used in desiccators helps shield stored items from harmful light exposure.
Construction
Desiccators are made from various materials, each with its own benefits depending on the application.
Stainless Steel: Durable and corrosion resistant, ideal for heavy duty use and storage of corrosive materials. A stainless steel desiccator is a durable and versatile storage solution for moisture sensitive products.
Polycarbonate: Lightweight and clear, allows easy viewing of contents without opening the desiccator. Acrylic: Good clarity and chemical resistance, used for general laboratory storage.
Types
Desiccants are used to maintain low humidity inside desiccators. The choice of desiccant depends on the storage requirement.
Silica Gel Desiccant: Widely used due to high moisture absorption capacity and ease of regeneration.
Solid Desiccants: Other solid desiccants like activated alumina and molecular sieves are used for specific applications requiring different adsorption properties.
Sealing and Vacuum Capability
Sealing is critical to keep low humidity environment inside desiccator. Various sealing mechanism used depending on the type of desiccator.
Polypropylene Stopcock: Controls vacuum in desiccators, ensures airtight seal.
Neoprene Gasket: Provides seal to prevent moisture ingress in standard desiccators.
Vacuum Ideal: Vacuum desiccator is ideal for extremely moisture sensitive material requiring completely dry environment.
Accessories
Desiccators can be fitted with various accessories to enhance its functionality and usability.
Perforated Bottoms: Allows even distribution of desiccant and airflow inside the desiccator.
Shelves: Adjustable shelves maximizes storage space and organization of materials. Adjustable shelf positions maximizes storage space and organization of materials.
Stopcock and PTFE Plug: Ensures secure sealing and control of vacuum environment.
Vacuum Grease: Applied to seals to keep airtight environment, ensuring the efficiency of bag closing equipment.
Versatility
Desiccators is versatile and can be used for various applications, from storing sensitive chemicals to protecting electronic components.
Variety of Glass and Polycarbonate Desiccators: Available in different sizes and materials to suit various storage needs.
Non-Corrosive Options: Desiccators made from non-corrosive materials is suitable for storing corrosive chemicals.
Desiccators is designed to be space efficient, with stackable and compact options available for laboratories with limited space. Compact units is ideal for small laboratories or specific applications requiring minimal benchtop space.
Stackable Designs: Allows efficient use of vertical space in storage areas.
Compact Units: Ideal for small laboratories or specific applications requiring minimal storage space.
How to Use
To get the best out of desiccators, proper usage and maintenance is crucial. Please read the specifications and features of desiccators to ensure proper usage and maintenance.
Usage Tips
Placement: Place desiccators in stable, clean area away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Loading and Unloading: Load and unload materials carefully to avoid damaging desiccator or its contents.
Desiccant Maintenance: Check and regenerate desiccants regularly to keep their moisture absorbing capacity.
Maintenance
Cleaning: Clean desiccators regularly with appropriate solvents to prevent contamination.
Seal Inspection: Inspect seals, gaskets and stopcocks regularly for wear and tear, replace as needed.
Vacuum System: For desiccators, ensure vacuum system is working correctly and maintain vacuum grease for airtight seal.
