Establishment of a chemical laboratory
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The chemical plant where I work is engaged in the production of antioxidants. I graduated from the chemistry department with a degree in applied chemistry, and I would like to establish a laboratory in the field of antioxidant research within the chemical industry, in order to improve production processes. What testing equipment is needed for this?
I’m not majoring in chemistry, so I can’t help you. I’m just here to prevent your post from getting buried and to support you. In fact, the testing instruments needed can be determined based on the content of your experiments. If you want to keep costs low, it’s important to know what equipment, instruments, and reagents are required for your experimental approach ； If a standard one is needed, it can be packaged and sent to a professional manufacturer
It depends on what specific experiment you want to conduct
It’s not specifically about working in this area; one can first go to the workshop to investigate the reaction equipment, instruments, testing devices, raw materials, etc., and then set up a laboratory
Are you going to set up a synthesis laboratory or a testing laboratory? Different equipment is required depending on the needs.
It should be specified whether it is to inspect existing products or develop new types of products
The testing equipment required is generally determined based on the nature of your experiments. First of all, for synthesis reactions, a reactor is needed; you can choose an appropriate reaction vessel or other suitable reactor depending on factors such as the pressure and temperature of the reaction； Next, one must consider the separation of the products; methods such as distillation or crystallization are chosen depending on the characteristics of the reaction products. For distillation, an appropriate distillation apparatus can be built in the laboratory, and if vacuum distillation is required, a vacuum pump is needed. Crystallization, on the other hand, requires a crystallization reactor, vacuum pump, filter, centrifuge, dryer, and so on. Finally, product analysis and testing must also be considered; generally, the analytical instruments required include. Liquid chromatography, spectrophotometer, melting point apparatus, etc.
Generally, they are divided into reaction equipment, testing equipment, and auxiliary equipment. Reaction equipment: a complete set of glassware including glass flasks and condensers, an iron stand, a stirrer, and a heating mantle/oil bath. Testing equipment: Your company should also have a department similar to a laboratory; have them carry out the testing. Auxiliary equipment: an electronic scale is essential; if necessary, vacuum equipment and distillation equipment should also be added. Of course, you can start by purchasing some basic equipment, and add more as needed over time
1. Gas chromatography 2. Liquid chromatography 3. Melting point apparatus (a capillary is not necessary if you don’t have the money for it) 4. Drying oven 5. Incubator 6. Flash point tester (if you don’t have the money, a makeshift method can be used – @) 7. Muffle furnace 8. Moisture analyzer 9. Ultrasonic device 10. Various glass instruments... they won’t be listed here... 11. Various reagents... they won’t be listed either... 12... There are many more... Please ask within the forum.