Melt Station
The Melt Station makes it possible to accurately determine the melting temperature of solid substances.
Description
Connect the Melt Station to a Vernier interface to measure the melting temperature of solid substances.
- Accurate results using built-in RTD over a range of 30°C to 260°C
- High-quality 6X viewing lens for clear observation of the samples
- Innovative, adjustable tilt allows for optimal viewing angle
- Cooling fan reduces time between tests
Each Melt Station comes with 100 standard capillary tubes. Additional packages of 100 are available.
Sample Data
Specifications
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Dimensions:
- Base: 13 cm x 15 cm x 1.5 cm
- Body: 9 cm x 9 cm x 24 cm
- Weight: 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
- Resolution: 0.10°C
- Accuracy: ± 0.31 + 0.0006T, where T is the temperature in Celsius
- Safety shut down: The heating block is automatically powered down after approximately sixty minutes of heating.
- Capillary tubes: 1.4–1.8 mm outside diameter, 100 mm length
- Capillary tube slots: 3
- Viewing Lens: 27 mm diameter (functional), 30 mm (actual)
- Lighting of capillary slots: 3 white LEDs
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Lighting of Control Dial:
- Red LED (indicates heating mode)
- Blue LED (indicates cooling mode with cooling fan running)
- Yellow LED (safety shut off activated)
Experiments and Lab Ideas
Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.
Organic Chemistry with Vernier (8)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page- 1 Determining Melting Temperature
- 2 Recrystallization
- 4 Identifying an Unknown Analgesic by Three Methods
- 5 Separation of Organic Compounds by Acid-Base Extraction Techniques
- 16 The Synthesis and Analysis of Aspirin
- 19 Synthesis of Dibenzalacetone by Aldol Condensation
- 20 The Diels-Alder Reaction of Anthracene with Maleic Anhydride
- 21 Friedel-Crafts Acylation of Ferrocene
Vernier Chemistry Investigations for AP Chemistry (2)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
Go to Book Page
Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses
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Compatibility Requirements
The Melt Station may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.
- LabQuest 2Full Support
The Melt Station is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.5), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.
Learn more about LabQuest 2 »
- Computers
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.9 Logger ProVersion 3.15 Logger LiteVersion 1.9.2 LabQuest Mini Full support 1 Full support Full support LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 Full support Full support LabQuest Stream Full support 1 3 Full support Full support 4 Go!Link Full support 1 Full support Full support Original LabQuest(discontinued) Full support 1 Full support Full support LabPro(discontinued) Incompatible Full support Full support Compatibility Notes
- Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
- Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. Future software updates will support the use of this sensor with LabQuest connected via USB to computers or Chromebooks.
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth® technology
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.
- Chromebook
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.9 LabQuest Mini Full support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 1 2 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 3 Go!Link Full support 1 Original LabQuest(discontinued) Full support 1 Compatibility Notes
- Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
- Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. Future software updates will support the use of this sensor with LabQuest connected via USB to computers or Chromebooks.
- Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth® technology
- iOS
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.9.1 Graphical Analysis GW for iOSVersion 4.0.5 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 Partial support 1 LabQuest 2 Full support 2 Full support 2 Go Wireless® Link(discontinued) Incompatible 1 Partial support 1 Compatibility Notes
- Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Android
Software Interface Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.9 Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2 LabQuest Stream Full support 1 Incompatible LabQuest 2 Full support 2 Full support 2 Compatibility Notes
- Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
- iOS and Android™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
- Additional Platforms
You can also use the Melt Station with these platforms:
What’s Included
- Vernier Melt Station
- 100 standard capillary tubes
- Power supply
- User manual
Ordering Information
All prices are for U.S. educators.
Support
Resources
Contact Us
- Web: Online Support Form
- Email: support@vernier.com
- Phone: 1-888-837-6437
Warranty
5-year limited warranty (consumables excluded)
Replacement Parts
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