Anti Bumping Granules

Anti-bumping granules, also known as boiling stones or boiling chips, are essential lab accessories used to prevent or minimize the occurrence of bumping during the heating of liquids. These small granules are typically made of inert materials such as porous ceramics or glass beads.

When added to a liquid being heated in a flask or other glassware, they create nucleation sites that promote the formation of small bubbles. These bubbles help to regulate and distribute the heat more evenly, preventing the rapid and uneven boiling that can lead to bumping or violent boiling.

By introducing anti-bumping granules into the liquid, the risk of splattering, loss of sample, or equipment damage due to excessive bumping is significantly reduced. Anti-bumping granules are commonly used in various laboratory applications, such as distillation, reflux, and other heating processes where precise and controlled boiling is crucial.

They are a valuable tool for enhancing safety and improving the reliability of heating operations in the lab.

Frequent Uses

Distillation

Used in distillation processes to ensure smooth boiling, preventing sudden eruptions that could lead to sample loss or contamination.

Reflux

Essential in reflux setups, where continuous boiling and condensation are required, helping to maintain a steady and controlled heating environment.

Synthesis Reactions

Employed in various chemical synthesis reactions to facilitate even heating, thereby enhancing reaction efficiency and yield.

Extraction Processes

Useful in liquid-liquid extraction processes to ensure stable boiling conditions, improving the separation of compounds.

Melting Point Determination

Applied in melting point apparatus to provide uniform heating of the sample, leading to more accurate melting point measurements.

• Preventing bumping during distillation processes
• Facilitating smooth and controlled boiling in reflux reactions
• Enhancing heat distribution and preventing uneven boiling
• Minimizing the risk of sample loss or splattering during heating
• Promoting safer and more reliable heating operations in the laboratory
• Ensuring more precise and accurate temperature control during experiments
• Supporting the formation of small bubbles to regulate heat transfer
• Suitable for use in various laboratory applications involving heating and boiling processes.

Minimum Assay (AL2O3): >99.78 %
Molecular Formula: Al2O3     
Molecular Weight: 101.96
Melting Point: 2040 deg C
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2): <0.017%
Iron Oxide (FE2O3): <0.019%
Sodium Oxide (Na2O): <0.150%

Cas Number: 1344-28-1

Einecs Number: 215-691-6