What is BS 756- Dean and Stark apparatus about?

BS 756 discusses specifications for Dean and Stark apparatus. BS 756 specifies suitable apparatus

for the determination of water by the method of distillation with an immiscible liquid.

The method in BS 756 is applicable to a wide range of materials in industrial processes and laboratory practice.

Who is BS 756- Dean and Stark apparatus for?

BS 756 on specifications for Dean and Stark apparatus is useful for:

Laboratory equipment manufacturers
Glass manufacturers
Quality control personnel

Why should you use BS 756- Dean and Stark apparatus?

A Dean-Stark trap is a special piece of glassware, which allows the collection of water during a reaction through an azeotropic distillation. The desire to collect water from a reaction can have various reasons.

BS 756 provides you guidance on the assembly of the apparatus. BS 756 provides you with the materials required for construction. BS 756 guides you on the design and dimensions. BS 756 guides you on the distillation vessel, condenser and receiver. BS 756 helps you manufacture high-quality Dean and Stark apparatus.

BS 756:1952

Specification for Dean and Stark apparatus

Current

Published:

5 Dec 1952