Description

Wire Gauze With Asbestos Centre 150 X 150mm

Wire Gauze is a type of laboratory equipment used for heating and supporting glassware. It consist of a square metal mesh frame (usually made of iron or nichrome) with a center square of asbestos material.

Components:

• Metal Mesh:
  • Typically made of a heat-resistant metal like iron or nichrome.
  • Formed a square frame, often with a raised edge for stability.
  • Mesh size would depend on the intended use but generally allowed for burner flames to pass through while supporting glassware.
• Asbestos Center:
  • This is the hazardous component. Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral known for its excellent heat resistance but also poses serious health risks.
  • The center square of the gauze would be filled with asbestos sheet or board material.
  • Its purpose was to further enhance heat resistance and provide a more stable platform for glassware.

Function:

• The wire gauze served as a heat diffuser and support for laboratory glassware like beakers, flasks, or crucibles.
• The metal mesh allowed the burner flame to pass through and heat the glassware from below.
• The asbestos center provided additional heat resistance and helped distribute heat more evenly across the bottom of the glassware.