The B/R 9600 is the standard lab scale fractional distillation apparatus for multi-liter laboratory work. It sits between high-efficiency mini systems and stainless pilot plants: large enough for purification batches, still laboratory equipment.
Charge sizes
Product literature lists boiling flask sizes of 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 22, and 50 liters. That range covers solvent purification campaigns, intermediate cleanups, and process-development batches that no longer fit mini glassware.
If your typical charge is well below a liter, look first at mini or micro systems. If you are moving past 50 L toward production development, see pilot scale.
Column options
The 9600 can be configured with:
- Spinning band: high efficiency with low hold-up (typically less than 1 ml in the column). Contact surfaces are often glass and Teflon.
- Packed column: higher distillation rates; packing such as mesh or Propak-style media; plate-section designs for building efficiency.
Efficiency is described up to about 50 theoretical plates at atmospheric pressure depending on configuration. Actual performance depends on the mixture and how the system is operated.
Automation and accessories
Lab scale systems are frequently quoted with automation: controlled heating, distillation control, distillate collection, and shutdown. Optional pieces include automatic fraction collectors, vacuum systems, and PC control. That combination supports unattended runs when the method is stable, which matters for multi-hour laboratory distillations.
Typical applications
- Solvent purification and high purity solvent recycling support work
- Specialty chemical and intermediate purification
- Petroleum-related laboratory fractions
- Essential oil and natural-product separations at multi-liter scale
- Process development before pilot scale-up
How the 9600 fits the product line
| Need | Consider |
|---|---|
| Milliliter-scale, minimal hold-up | Micro 800 |
| Small lab charge, very high plates | Mini 36-100 |
| 1-50 L laboratory work | 9600 lab scale |
| 50 L+ stainless development | Pilot scale |
Specifying a 9600
When you request a quote, include:
- Typical and maximum charge volume
- Boiling range and whether vacuum is required
- Purity or cut targets
- Preference for spinning band vs packed (or ask us to recommend)
- Need for fraction collectors, automation, or data logging
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