The design of glassware for Soxhlet extraction of compounds using solvents
Soxhlet extraction setup’s manufactured to specific specifications for rapid cycling of solvents for large samples. The glassware shown opposite consists of the following. Round bottom flask for boiling the solvent. (available in different volumes).
Soxhlet extractor body for collecting the solvent as it is distilled & extracting the compounds of interest out of the thimbles. The type shown opposite uses flat flange joints with flat flange lids and clamps to allow for larger samples & larger siphoning volumes.
Condenser (Double surface) for refluxing, different types available.
