Spirit Lamp
Product Code : SCL-CLE-11941
The StemAids Spirit Lamp (Alcohol Burner) is a vital laboratory heating tool designed for applications where a natural gas source is unavailable or where a lower-temperature, soot-free flame is required. Constructed from heavy-gauge glass or stainless steel, it utilizes a capillary-action wick to draw fuel (typically denatured alcohol or methylated spirits) to the burner. It is the primary heating interface for microbiology (loop sterilization), simple distillations, and field-based chemical analysis.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Body Material |
Soda-lime Glass (Thick-walled) or Stainless Steel |
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Capacity |
60ml,100ml,125ml, or 150ml |
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Cap Type |
Ground-glass extinguisher cap or threaded metal cap |
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Wick Material |
Braided Cotton (High absorption, low carbonization) |
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Burner Design |
Faceted sides (on glass models) to allow tilting |
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Base Design |
Wide, low-center-of-gravity base for tip-resistance |
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Fuel Compatibility |
Denatured Ethanol, Methanol, or Isopropyl Alcohol |
Key Pedagogical & Laboratory Outcomes
- Thermal Interface: Facilitates student understanding of Combustion and Heat Transfer. Learners identify how chemical energy in the fuel is converted into thermal energy, providing a controlled flame for heating test tubes or beakers.
- Aseptic Application: Enables Microbial Sterilization; learners apply the spirit lamp to "flame" inoculation loops and the mouths of culture tubes, ensuring a sterile work environment in biology labs.
- Flame Chemistry Analysis: Supports the analysis of "Flame Zones"; students evaluate the different temperatures within the blue (oxidizing) and yellow (reducing) parts of the alcohol flame.
- Safety Evaluation: Provides a platform for evaluating laboratory safety protocols; learners practice the "smothering" technique using the extinguisher cap rather than blowing out the flame, preventing accidental fuel splashes.
Operational Safety & Maintenance
- Fueling: Never fill the lamp while it is lit. Ensure the outside of the lamp is dry before ignition.
- Extinguishing: Always use the provided cap to smother the flame. This prevents the evaporation of the alcohol and ensures the wick remains primed for the next use.
- Wick Management: Periodically trim the charred end of the cotton wick to maintain a steady, soot-free flame.
International Logistics & Compliance
StemAids ensures comprehensive OEM readiness for global institutional procurement:
- Packaging: Export-grade, shock-absorbent packaging. Glass lamps are nested in custom-cut cardboard partitions. Because they are shipped without fuel, they are not classified as "Hazardous Goods" for maritime transit.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and Laboratory Safety Guidelines.
- Durability: The glass models feature a faceted "star" or "hexagonal" base design, which prevents the lamp from rolling if it is accidentally knocked over.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
Procuring StemAids Spirit Lamps directly ensures vertical manufacturing control:
- Interchangeable Caps: Direct oversight ensures that ground-glass caps provide an airtight seal, preventing fuel evaporation during long-term storage.
- Heavy-Wall Construction: We utilize extra-thick glass to provide superior resistance to thermal stress and mechanical impact compared to standard household variants.
- Direct Factory Inventory: Guaranteed availability of replacement cotton wicks, ceramic wick holders, and metal snuffer caps.
- Quality Assurance: Every batch is "leak-tested" to ensure the junction between the wick holder and the lamp body is secure.