quartz schlenk tube

A quartz Schlenk tube facilitates air-sensitive chemistry. It has a side arm with a stopcock for inert gas or vacuum control and a ground glass joint. Quartz construction allows high temperature and UV reactions. Used for organometallic and inorganic synthesis.

Typical Applications of Schlenk Tubes

Organometallic Chemistry: Handling organometallic reagents, which are often highly air- and moisture-sensitive.
Inorganic Chemistry: Synthesis of inorganic compounds and complexes that require strict inert conditions.
Catalysis: Performing catalytic reactions using air-sensitive catalysts.
Polymer Chemistry: Polymer synthesis where the monomers or catalysts can be air sensitive.
Materials Science: Synthesis of new materials and nanocrystals where inert conditions are required.
Photochemistry: Allows the study of photochemical reactions under inert atmospheres.