Quick Answer:The Adapter Splash Head is a borosilicate glass splash head for rotary evaporators that stops the contents of the flask from being drawn over into the condenser.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Keeps flask contents from being carried into the condenser.
Made for use with rotary evaporators.
Modified bump-trap design with extra volume for reactions that tend to foam heavily.
Borosilicate glass construction.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
Borosilicate glass
For use with
Rotary evaporators
How It Is Used
The splash head is fitted between the evaporating flask and the condenser of a rotary evaporator. If the solution bumps or foams, the expanded volume of the bump trap holds it back, so liquid from the flask does not pass into the condenser.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Adapter Splash Head used with?
It is designed for rotary evaporators, where it prevents the contents of the flask from being drawn into the condenser, including during reactions that foam heavily.
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