Melt Station

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.

• 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
• Lighting of Control Dial:
  • Red LED (indicates heating mode)
  • Blue LED (indicates cooling mode with cooling fan running)
  • Yellow LED (safety shut off activated)

Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.

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  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 of Benzoic Acid and Aspirin
  • 4 Identifying an Unknown Analgesic by Melting Temperature and Thin-Layer Chromatography
  • 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
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  Vernier Chemistry Investigations for AP Chemistry (2)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

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  • 6 Identifying an Unknown Substance
  • 9 Investigating the Components of a Commercial Tablet

Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses

The Melt Station may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.

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  LabQuest 2

  Full Support

  The Melt Station is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.2), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.

  Learn more about LabQuest 2 »

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  Computers

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.3.1	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

  1. Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
  2. 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.
  3. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth^® technology
  4. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

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  Chromebook

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.3.1
  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

  1. Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
  2. 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.
  3. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth^® technology

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  Mobile Devices

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.0.3	Graphical Analysis for AndroidVersion 3.1.1
  LabQuest Stream	Full support 1	Coming soon
  LabQuest 2	Full support 2	Full support 2
  Go Wireless® Link(discontinued)	Full support 1	Coming soon

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Software does not support the Data Tagging feature that is typically used with this sensor.
  2. Mobile devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.

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  Additional Platforms

  You can also use the Melt Station with these platforms:

  • Arduino
  • LabVIEW
  • Original LabQuest
  • TI Handhelds