A Low-Cost and Timesaving Microscale Heater

A low-cost, fast-acting electric heater has been designed to replace expensive hot-plates used in microscale chemistry laboratory. It is a soldering iron with its tip replaced by an aluminum block with a drilled hole. This simple heater works surprisingly well.

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Published in:Journal of chemical education 2002-09, Vol.79 (9), p.1109
Main Authors: Joling, Erik, Goedhart, Martin J, van den Berg, Bregje, van der Spek, Trienke M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aluminum
Chemistry
Heating
Iron
Low cost
Organic chemistry
Soldering
Soldering irons
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Summary:A low-cost, fast-acting electric heater has been designed to replace expensive hot-plates used in microscale chemistry laboratory. It is a soldering iron with its tip replaced by an aluminum block with a drilled hole. This simple heater works surprisingly well.
ISSN:0021-9584
1938-1328
DOI:10.1021/ed079p1109