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Study of sedimentation
Model GPB SD0


  • The purpose of this unit is to separate solid particles suspended in a liquid by allowing them to settle under their own weight.
  • The use of transparent glass tubes and a light make it easy to observe the settling process.
  • Batch process.
  • Simple to install and use.
  • This unit is designed for various levels and fields of study.
  • Technical documentation and instructions are provided.
FRAME
 Extruded aluminum

UTILITIES
 Electricity : 220 V – 50 Hz
Drainage

DIMENSIONS
Length : 680 mm
Width : 530 mm
Height : 1250 mm
Weight : 30 kg

Application
  • Observation of the phenomenon of settling
  • Influence of the concentration of the solid phase, the nature of liquid or solid phase, the temperature…
  • Determination of the sedimentation rate
  • Determination of decantation rate

Specifications
  1. Glass tubes
    - 5 tubes – borosilicate glass 3.3
    - Length : 1000 mm
    - DN 50
  2. Panel with Neon tubes
    - Transparent plastics
    - Light: 2 - 2 Neon tubes (21 W) and 2 Neon tubes (13 W)
  3. Stop Watch
  4. Supplying flasks (x 3)
    - Nalgene PEHD - 2 L
  5. Gravity bottle
    - Graduated test tube
    - Class B
    - ASTM norm