Filtering Funnels
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Filtering Funnels
Filtering funnels, also known as Buchner and Hirsch funnels, include a cylinder separated from the funnel with a fritted glass disc or perforated plate. Fritted glass disc funnels are immediately ready for use, while perforated plates call for filter paper moistened with liquid to prevent initial leakage.
Vacuum suction then draws the liquid through the filter and into the cylinder. Porcelain filtering funnels are resistant to acids and alkalis, except for hydrofluoric acid, but should not be used in the filtration of extremely corrosive reagents, which can slowly corrode their protective enamel. The funnels are glazed both outside and inside, except the rim, and are autoclavable.
What Is a Buchner Funnel Used for?
Buchner funnels are used in the laboratory for vacuum-assisted liquid filtering. In organic chemistry, these funnels are used to collect recrystallized compounds because they help remove moisture from the final product.
How Does a Buchner Funnel Work?
Buchner funnels consist of an open straight-sided cylindrical chamber that narrows to a tube- or pipe-shaped opening. The tube-like extension can be placed through a stopper, which is then placed into the top of a filtration or Buchner flask. Plastic versions may have a bung hole located at the side of the chamber to which a vacuum may be attached. Buchner funnels are reusable.
What Types of Buchner Funnels Are There?
The bottom of the Buchner funnel chamber may be perforated or contain a separate fritted disc. Filter paper is used for Buchner funnels with perforated lower surfaces. Place the filter paper of the preferred porosity inside the chamber, pre-wet, add the liquid, and apply the vacuum.
Filtration with a Buchner funnel proceeds more quickly than letting the liquid flow simply using gravity. Most Buchner funnels are also rated for a maximum vacuum pressure.
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Fisherbrand™ Porcelain Buchner Funnels with Fixed Perforated Plates
For suction filtration applications
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Includes | Fixed perforated plate |
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Product Type | Buchner Funnel |
Quantity | Each |
Material | Porcelain |
For Use With (Application) | Suction filtration applications |
Autoclavable | Yes |
Product Type | Buchner Funnel |
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MilliporeSigma™ Glass Funnel for Vacuum Filtration
Designed to replace parts contained in glass vacuum filtration kits or provide for an alternative configuration
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Diameter (Metric)Top | 47 mm |
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Color | Clear |
BrandTech™ Polypropylene Powder Funnels
Available in a variety of sizes and stem diameters to fit your application.
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Material | Polypropylene |
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Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Single-Piece Buchner Funnels
One-piece HDPE with sealed-in, polyethylene Fritware™ porous filter plate
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Pore Size | 90 to 130μ |
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Description | Fritware™ polyethylene filter |
Max. Temperature (English) | 125°F |
Material | HDPE |
Porosity | Coarse |
Max. Temperature (Metric) | 52°C |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Büchner Two-Piece Polypropylene Funnels
Separate the lightweight and durable two-piece polypropylene funnels for easy cleaning. These funnels won't chip, crack or break.
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Material | Polypropylene |
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Autoclavable | Yes |
Corning™ PYREX™ Buchner Funnels with Fine Porosity Fritted Disc
Useful where filter paper would be attacked by material being filtered
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Includes | Fritted discs |
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Product Type | Buchner Funnel |
Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Certifications/Compliance | ASTM E128 |
For Use With (Application) | Useful where filter paper would be attacked by material being filtered |
Thermo Scientific™ Nalgene™ Single Use Analytical Filter Funnels
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Perform microbiological QC testing and analysis of water, food/beverage, raw material and finished product with these economical sterile disposable funnels.
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For Use With (Equipment) | Filter Manifold, Filtering Flask |
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Material (Membrane) | Cellulose Nitrate |
Diameter (Metric) Filter | 47 mm |
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Buchner Filter Funnels
Two side hose connection
Includes | Sealed-in fritted disc, drip tip and integral No. 2 side hose connection |
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Product Type | Buchner Funnel |
Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Certifications/Compliance | USP Type I, ASTM E438 Type I, Class A |
DWK Life Sciences Kimble™ Kontes™ Fritted Hirsch Filter Funnels
Directs filtrate through a reduced area frit to concentrate crystal residue for rewashing
Product Type | Hirsch Funnel |
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Material | Borosilicate Glass |
Certifications/Compliance | USP Type I, ASTM E438, Class A |
For Use With (Application) | Directs filtrate through a reduced area frit to concentrate crystal residue for rewashing |
Product Type | Buchner Funnel |
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Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Buchner Funnels
Easy-to-clean two-piece, polypropylene with perforated HDPE plastic filter plate
Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Buchner Table-Top Funnels, 18 in. (45.7cm) I.D.
Filter large volumes quickly with a polyethylene plastic Table-Top Buchner Funnel.
Material | Polyethylene |
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Bel-Art™ SP Scienceware™ Two-Piece Buchner Funnel
Light weight and durable funnel for use in filtration