Rotary Evaporator
Make
Labocon
Model
LRE-701A
Rotary evaporator, also known as a rotovap, is a laboratory device used for the efficient and gentle removal of solvents from samples by evaporation. It consists of a vacuum pump, a rotating flask, a heating bath, a condenser, and a collection flask.
The sample to be concentrated is placed in the rotating flask, and a vacuum is applied to lower the pressure inside the system. The sample is then heated gently in the heating bath, and the solvent evaporates and rises up through the condenser, where it is cooled and collected in the collection flask. The remaining concentrated sample is left in the rotating flask.
Rotary evaporators are available in different sizes and configurations, depending on the application. Some models are equipped with digital temperature and speed controls, safety features, and automated functions to make the process more efficient and user-friendly.
Overall, rotary evaporators provide a gentle and efficient method for the removal of solvents from samples, and they are widely used in various fields of science and industry.