Soxhlet Exraction Unit

A Soxhlet extraction unit is a laboratory apparatus used to extract a desired compound from a solid or semi-solid sample. The sample is placed in a thimble which is placed inside a extraction chamber filled with a solvent. The solvent is heated and vaporized, which rises and condenses on the top of the extraction chamber. This condensate drips back down onto the sample, and the process repeats, allowing the solvent to extract the desired compound. Soxhlet extraction is a popular method for separating natural products, such as essential oils, from plant material.

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