Pestle and Mortar 4"
Product Code : SCL-CLE-11936
Quick Answer: The Pestle and Mortar 4” is a porcelain mortar of 100 mm (4 inch) diameter with a heavy-headed pestle, used to grind solids into fine powder and to mix solids together. It is glazed outside, with unglazed grinding surfaces.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- 100 mm (4 inch) diameter, the usual size for general laboratory work.
- Deep-bowl mortar with a heavy-headed pestle.
- Unglazed, matte grinding surfaces provide the friction needed for grinding.
- Thermal shock resistant and autoclavable.
- Resists acids and alkalis, except hydrofluoric acid.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Glazed porcelain |
| Diameter | 100 mm (4 inch) |
| Surface finish | Glazed exterior; unglazed grinding surfaces |
| Design | Deep bowl, heavy-headed pestle |
| Thermal | Thermal shock resistant; autoclavable |
| Chemical resistance | Acids and alkalis, except hydrofluoric acid |
How It Is Used
Solid samples are crushed and ground against the bowl with the pestle until they become a fine powder, or two or more solids are ground together to mix them thoroughly (trituration). The porcelain resists chemical contamination of the sample.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which chemical should not be used in the Pestle and Mortar 4”?
Its porcelain resists acids and alkalis, but not hydrofluoric acid.
Can the Pestle and Mortar 4” be sterilised?
Yes. It is autoclavable and resistant to thermal shock.
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Institutions and distributors in Malawi, Nicaragua, Fiji, Latvia and Vanuatu can request an export quotation for the Pestle and Mortar 4".
For a quotation on the Pestle and Mortar 4", contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.