LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Speed Vaccum Concentrator

The LABCONCO Benchtop CentriVap Vacuum Concentrator is used to concentrate multiple small samples through the use of centrifugal force, vacuum and heat. This instrument may be used prior to analysis using machines like HPLC.

In scenarios whereby an oven cannot be used (i.e. biological samples, heat-sensitive samples), this instrument can evaporate liquid solutions quickly under vacuum so that they can be studied or analysed with other analytical instruments.

What kind of research is applicable / suitable for this equipment?

Commonly used to concentrate samples before they are analysed with HPLC.

Any chargeable costs for equipment usage?

Yes, please approach Lab Manager or search the handbook (Section A6 – Schedule of rates for specialist facilities) for more details. Any chemicals used with this instrument is purchased separately.

Technical specifications

Centrifugal motion	Up to 1725 rpm
Vacuum Delay	Built-in Allows rotor to achieve speed before applying vacuum
Run time programming	1 to 999 minutes
Heat	OFF to HI (100C) in 1°C increments
Heat time	1 to 999 minutes
Refrigeration system	Cools to -4°C
Acid-Resistant	PTFE-coated chamber Acid-Resistant for heat-sensitive samples that contain chemicals such as 0.1 to 1% TFA, acetic acid, sodium hydroxide, etc. Type/Application: Corrosive solvents, temperature-sensitive samples
Vacuum release valve	Automatic
Accessories	CentriVap Ultra-Low cold trap -84°C (#7460035) Diaphragm vacuum pump (#7393001); 1.5 mBar Displacement capacity 57/63 liters/minute (at 50/60 Hz) Glass insert for 4 liter cold trap (#7397605): protects cold trap reservoir and lid from corrosives. Clear canister with mounting bracket (#7460900) Solvent trap insert (#7815200): contains molecular sieve Portable table
Rotors	CentriVap high capacity Micro Rotor (1.5-2.0ml), PTFE coated, autosampler vials compatible (12x35mm) (Cat #. 7553501) CentriVap 12 – 17mm Acid-Resistant Rotor (up to 15ml), PTFE coated (Cat #. 7455001)