Reflux Condensers
Reflux Condensers
Reflux condensers are used to cool the vapors that heated fluids emit and change their physical state back to liquid by means of a straight, spiraled or coiled circulation cooling method. By reducing the loss of solvent, a mixture can be heated for extended periods. Reflux condensers are generally used with organic substances, but some can accommodate volatile substances. Reflux condensers with tightly wrapped coils provide maximum cooling, with enough surface area to condense such high vapor pressure solvents as hexane. The top and bottom joints in a reflux condenser accept a standard No. 2 hose connection.