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Cellulose Soxhlet Extraction Thimbles, 15x100mm ID, 1.0mm Wall, High-Purity Alpha Cellulose, 25/Pk SKU: LE-CT5-004

Featuring high-purity alpha cellulose construction delivering exceptional mechanical strength and consistent retention for reliable solid-liquid extraction procedures. These 15mm x 100mm thimbles provide excellent mechanical strength and retention while being manufactured from high-quality alpha cellulose cotton linter for high-performance use in automated Soxhlet extractor systems. The consistent 1.0mm wall thickness withstands temperatures up to 120°C, optimizing extraction efficiency across demanding analytical protocols including pesticide residue analysis, environmental monitoring, and food testing applications.

Key Cellulose Membrane Characteristics

• 100% pure cotton linters fibers construction ensures maximum purity while remaining neutral and fat-free for contamination-free results
• Excellent mechanical strength and reliable retention capacity maintains structural integrity during extended extraction cycles
• Operating temperature range up to 120°C accommodates a wide variety of solvents and extraction conditions
• Uniform pore size distribution delivers accurate and reproducible laboratory results across sample types
• Hydrophilic surface chemistry promotes efficient solvent wetting and sample penetration during extraction procedures

Key Construction Characteristics

• Consistent 1.0mm wall thickness provides optimal balance of strength and porosity for reliable sample retention
• Designed to fit most standard Soxhlet extraction units, enabling efficient extraction of solids and semi-solids for optimal sample analysis
• Compatible with applications including fat determination in food, pesticide analysis, polymer determination, and pharmaceutical quality control
• Low ash content less than 0.2% minimizes interference in gravimetric and analytical determinations
• Standard 15mm inner diameter accommodates typical sample volumes while maintaining extraction efficiency

LE-CT5-004 thimbles excel in Soxhlet extraction techniques widely used for analysis of fats and pesticides in food and soil specimens, providing a safe method of extraction with toxic and other noxious solvents. Outstanding chemical compatibility supports diverse analytical applications including determination of fats in food, analysis of lacquer and binder in paints, vitamin A and carotene extractions, and quality management of pharmaceutical formulations. The convenient 25-pack configuration maximizes laboratory productivity while delivering consistent performance across quality control, research, and analytical applications requiring validated solid-liquid extraction protocols.