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Clay Pipe Triangles

Clay Pipe Triangles

A pipeclay triangle is a piece of laboratory apparatus that is used to support a crucible being heated by a Bunsen burner or other heat source. It is made of wires strung in an equilateral triangle on which are strung hollow ceramic, normally fire clay, tubes. The triangle is usually supported on a tripod or iron ring. Unlike wire gauze, which primarily supports glassware such as beakers, flasks, or evaporating dishes and provides indirect heat transfer to the glassware, the clay pipe triangle normally supports a crucible and allows the flame to heat the crucible directly. The triangular shape allows rounded crucibles of various sizes to rest in a stable way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of the clay triangle, also known as a pipestem triangle or pipe clay triangle, is to support crucibles and other tiny containers that are being heated over a flame, such as a Bunsen burner. It gives the crucible a sturdy basis and is composed of heat-resistant clay or porcelain, which enables direct heating of the item.

A basic laboratory instrument used in chemistry, biology, and physics labs to hold a crucible or other tiny container above a flame is a clay pipe triangle. The triangle has three legs that provide it stability and is composed of a strong, heat-resistant clay substance.

While wire gauze supports beakers, flasks, or other glassware, dispersing heat consistently and preventing breaking, the clay triangle in a chemical lab supports a crucible while it is being heated.

When heating a crucible or other small container over a Bunsen burner or other heat source, a fire clay triangle—also called a pipe clay triangle—is a useful tool in the lab. It is constructed of clay that can withstand heat and is intended to provide the crucible with a sturdy surface.

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