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Glassware cost

Iodobenzene - 28-12-2017 at 13:33

Hi guys,i have a question about glassware cost.
I'd like to know the cost of an allihn condenser (with 8 bubbles) and of a liebig condenser (30-40 cm).
i'd also like to know the cost of a bunsen burner.
I have to buy these pieces of glassware from a private and i wanted to bu sure he wasn't telling me high prices,since he knows that my glassware physical source is super expensive.

ninhydric1 - 28-12-2017 at 13:49

You can get a 300-400 mm Liebig condenser from deschem for $13 and $18 respectively; a brand-new Pyrex one would cost much more than the Chinese ones deschem sells though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Liebig-Condenser-24-40-400mm-Jack-l...

A Chinese-made 400 mm Allihn condenser can be purchased from Ebay for about $23 (w/ shipping). A Pyrex one would cost more, no surprise.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/400mm-Lab-Glass-Allihn-condenser-Co...

For the bunsen burner, you can get one for about $15. You will need a source of propane, which, I assume, you can get easily at your local hardware store.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid-Propane-Bunsen-Burner-with-F...
EDIT 1: Added bunsen burner section.
EDIT 2: Fixed link.
[Edited on 12-28-2017 by ninhydric1]

[Edited on 12-28-2017 by ninhydric1]

aga - 28-12-2017 at 13:50

That is a bit of a lame question.

Go on ebay and find prices like $15 and $10, with free postage.

WangleSpong5000 - 28-12-2017 at 14:15

Quote: Originally posted by aga  
That is a bit of a lame question.

Go on ebay and find prices like $15 and $10, with free postage.


lol the internet is your friend. I understand though... sometimes i get tired of typing things in a box. You'd never know that through reading anything I write online lol

JJay - 28-12-2017 at 19:13

It really depends on quality, cleanliness, etc.

A new Chemglass condenser might be pretty pricey. It's more expensive to buy glassware that has already made it through shipping and customs and your own personal inspection than it is to order it from China. Hooks, screw fittings, etc. can add to the price, and some sizes are easier to find/more sought after than others.

Generally speaking, though, Liebig condensers and Allihn condensers are not pricey items.

Iodobenzene - 29-12-2017 at 02:28

Thanks guys,anyway i searched on ebay but the prices were from 16 € to 40€,so i asked help here.