Pipeclay Triangle - 50mm

The 50mm Pipeclay Triangle provides stable support for crucibles during heating, especially over Bunsen burners. Its triangular wire frame is fitted with porcelain tubes that insulate and stabilise the crucible, ensuring safety and uniform heat distribution.

This essential laboratory accessory fits securely on standard tripods and accommodates crucibles with bases as small as 19mm, while offering support up to 40mm in top diameter.

Educational Benefits:

• Supports safe, stable heating of crucibles
• Reinforces proper heat handling and lab setup
• Encourages understanding of thermal conduction and insulation
• Enhances focus on experimental precision and safety

Classroom Ideas:

• Support crucibles during metal or salt heating
• Demonstrate fusion, decomposition, or chemical change
• Use in qualitative analysis involving high-temperature reactions

Specifications:

• Porcelain diameter: ~50mm
• Wire support: ~55mm
• Overall span: ~150mm (wire tip to tip)
• Fits: Crucibles with 19-40mm diameter
• Units: Each