- Three stems sealed 90 apart to form a T.
- Supplied with solid glass plug having a T-shaped bore so that any two or all three stems can be connected at one time.
| Part no. | STOPCOCK SIZE BORE OF PLUG mm | Diameter Of Plug At Centre mm | Length Of Barrel mm | Outside Diameter of stems mm | Pack Qty. |
| 1600-15 | 2 | 15.2 | 30 | 8 | 10 |
| 1600-16 | 4 | 16 | 35 | 10 | 10 |
| 1600-24 | 6 | 24 | 40 | 16 | 10 |
Uses:
- Laboratory Glassware:
- Stopcocks with a 1:5 T-bore, T-shape, and PTFE plug are fundamental components of laboratory glassware setups, providing precise control over the flow of liquids or gases in various experimental procedures.
- Chemical Synthesis:
- These stopcocks are used in chemical synthesis processes to control the addition of reagents, the flow of reactants, or the collection of reaction products with precision.
- Titration Procedures:
- In titration experiments, T-bore stopcocks with a 1:5 ratio and PTFE plug are used to control the flow of titrant during the titration process, ensuring accurate and controlled addition.
- Liquid Chromatography (LC):
- These stopcocks can be integrated into liquid chromatography systems to control the flow of mobile phases or eluents during separation processes.
- Gas Chromatography (GC):
- In gas chromatography setups, T-bore stopcocks are utilized to control the flow of carrier gases, samples, or other gases within the system.
- Reaction Setups:
- T-bore stopcocks with PTFE plugs are used in experimental setups where precise control of the addition or mixing of reactants is required, and the T-shape configuration allows for versatile applications.
- Vacuum Filtration:
- The T-shape configuration allows for more complex fluid control, making these stopcocks suitable for vacuum filtration setups where the control of multiple fluid paths is necessary.
- Analytical Chemistry:
- In analytical chemistry experiments, these stopcocks are used to control the flow of solutions during sample preparation or analysis.
- Quality Control Processes:
- Stopcocks with a 1:5 T-bore, T-shape, and PTFE plug are used in quality control procedures to precisely control the addition of standards, reagents, or solutions during analytical testing.
- Standardization of Glassware:
- Compliance with ASTM standards ensures that the stopcocks meet specific quality and safety criteria, contributing to the standardization of laboratory glassware.
- Educational Demonstrations:
- These stopcocks are used in educational settings to demonstrate principles of fluid control and precision in laboratory experiments, especially in setups involving T-shaped fluid control.
