Distillation glassware

The main components of a disitilation set up are as follows, note these may vary depending on application and type of distillation;

Distillation flask

This is the container where the initial starting compound / mixture is stored, often in simple laboratory distillations this is a round bottom flask, A variety of heat sources may be employed for distillation including; hotplate and heating block or oil bath, an isomantle or a flame source such as a bunsen burner. In all cases extreme care must be taken when heating volatile and often flammable compounds.

Still head

A still head is conected above the distillation flask. It features a verticle glass column with a cone socket, where a thermometer can be fitted to monitor the temperature of the solvent vapours as they head into the condesor, and a angled side arm where the condensor is fitted this is often angled downward to facilitate the travel of condensate down the condenser as the vapours cool.

Reciever adapter

Recieving vessel