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r.bonesmith
10-06-2009, 01:09 AM
I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for durable glassware. I don't want to break the bank paying for my first set, but hopefully it will be something functional that will last for years. Not interested in alot of bells and whistles, just something do the job until I'm skilled enough with my synthesis that I should invest in something better.
SteamPunk
10-06-2009, 01:15 AM
Plastic.

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r.bonesmith
10-06-2009, 01:16 AM
For an organic chemistry set you tard.
SteamPunk
10-06-2009, 01:21 AM
Glass-like-plastic.

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r.bonesmith
10-06-2009, 01:28 AM
ZOMG!
Dr Porsche
10-06-2009, 01:40 AM
If you want something that's going to last for years then you're probably going to have to spend some money. You can find some decent deals on eBay for distillation setups. Also http://www.unitednuclear.com/glassware.htm has some pretty good deals on sets. Their glassware is fairly high quality too. I would also eBay or craigslist for a hotplate.

Make sure you have your proper safety equipment before anything else. :mad:
AngryOnion
10-06-2009, 01:47 AM
If you want something that's going to last for years then you're probably going to have to spend some money. You can find some decent deals on eBay for distillation setups. Also http://www.unitednuclear.com/glassware.htm has some pretty good deals on sets. Their glassware is fairly high quality too. I would also eBay or craigslist for a hotplate.

Make sure you have your proper safety equipment before anything else. :mad:

Thanks for the link
Dr Porsche
10-06-2009, 02:13 AM
Thanks for the link

No problem. It's been a while since I've visited this forum. I can post links to glassware, just not sources for chemicals, right?
Von Bass
10-06-2009, 12:04 PM
No problem. It's been a while since I've visited this forum. I can post links to glassware, just not sources for chemicals, right?

Glassware, especially sites as common & hobbyist-friendly as UN, are generally totally fine. I'm no mod though, so disregard the previous 23 words. :)

OP, just save up and get a decent distillation set, ground glass, preferably pyrex/borosilicate. Then treat it with care, and it will last! 100 & 250ml flasks are probably the most useful for small scale experiments, I'd recommend one of each, or a 250 & a 50ml for recrystallisation and ... even smaller scale stuff.

If you can, get a decent condenser :)
Ivy Mike
10-14-2009, 08:20 PM
I bought a decent organic chem set off ebay, after some cleaning it was good as new and only cost me $45.
stateofhack
10-14-2009, 08:27 PM
No problem. It's been a while since I've visited this forum. I can post links to glassware, just not sources for chemicals, right?

Its fine, UN is a pretty known place.
Anima Mundi
10-14-2009, 08:35 PM
Ask a glass sorter.
InspiredByMe
10-15-2009, 03:12 AM
If you want something that's going to last for years then you're probably going to have to spend some money. You can find some decent deals on eBay for distillation setups. Also http://www.unitednuclear.com/glassware.htm has some pretty good deals on sets. Their glassware is fairly high quality too. I would also eBay or craigslist for a hotplate.

Make sure you have your proper safety equipment before anything else. :mad:

Fuck UN fuck it right up the ass. It fucking sucks alright, nuff said. And the glass from them will last you 4 months tops.

If you really really want durable and have the money Schott Duran ftw.
missingno
12-29-2009, 07:03 AM
pyrex is heatproof
stateofhack
12-29-2009, 10:34 AM
pyrex is heatproof

Really?;)

But yes get PYREX glass only, be careful of that BOMEX shit!
missingno
01-22-2010, 06:56 AM
while on the glassware subject...

swim wonders if corona beer bottles make suitable reaction push/pull vessels..as compared to other beer bottles as swim is too lazy and lack transportation to search for any better quality glassware
BungHole
01-22-2010, 12:03 PM
Beer bottles are soda glass. Never trust soda glass where heat is involved, I don't care what people say to the contrary. Do you want to see the bottle break and your hard earned reagents spilled everywhere? Especially for a pushpull.
not a troll account
01-22-2010, 03:58 PM
Beer bottles are soda glass. Never trust soda glass where heat is involved, I don't care what people say to the contrary. Do you want to see the bottle break and your hard earned reagents spilled everywhere? Especially for a pushpull.

More like explode. And everything he said.
fuxwit
01-25-2010, 07:30 PM
Corning pyrex kits

They make a couple different organic chemistry kits that come in a padded rugged ass portable case. Really good stuff, all ground glass connections, thick walls, etc. Prices aren't bad at all considering what you're getting. Get a vacuum pump and a good heater(I recommend thermoelectric), and you're well on your way to vacuum distillation and purification goodness.