Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus

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Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus, including retort stand and glass test tube

Details

Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 1886-165

type:: fat extraction apparatus and retort stand

credit:: Record, Townson and Mercer Limited; Townson and Mercer Limited

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Parts

Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus test tube is comprised of three connected sections. The bottom has a bulbous form and is corked, it is connected to a tubular corked section above onto which a looped tube with an open topped small bulb sits at the very top.

Glass test tube for Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus

Materials:: glass

Object Number:: 1886-165/1

type:: test tube

Stand and Clamps for Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus

Laboratory stand holding two clamps for Gavaloski's fat extraction apparatus. Object consists of metal rectangular base holding a thin metal rod. Partway up are two adjustable clamps fixed to the rod with screws.