Distillation Assembly, Steam

Quick answer: A Steam Distillation Assembly uses direct steam injection to extract heat-sensitive compounds such as essential oils and volatile aromatics at a lower effective temperature, avoiding the thermal degradation that standard distillation could cause. Distillation Assembly, Steam is priced at approximately ₹825 (indicative market benchmark, incl. GST, August 2026).

Steam distillation works by introducing steam directly into a plant material or mixture, which lowers the effective temperature needed to vaporise volatile compounds compared with heating the mixture alone. This protects heat-sensitive molecules — such as essential oils and aromatic compounds — from the thermal degradation that could occur under standard distillation conditions. The technique is a well-established part of organic chemistry and natural products practical coursework, commonly used in college laboratories to teach essential-oil extraction and separation of volatile compounds from plant material. This assembly is built for classroom and research-scale extraction rather than commercial-volume production.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Essential oil extraction from plant material in organic chemistry coursework
• Separation of volatile aromatic compounds for natural products laboratory work
• Teaching steam distillation principles in college chemistry practicals
• Research-scale extraction of heat-sensitive compounds

Care & Maintenance

• Check all ground glass joints for a secure fit before running steam through the assembly
• Clean the flask and condenser after each extraction to prevent plant residue buildup
• Handle carefully around the steam source to avoid burns

Why Choose STEMAids

STEMAids supplies a wide range of Chemistry Lab Equipments including Conductivity Tester for related laboratory and classroom needs. Eduscope Smart Learning Solutions Private Limited is a Udyam-registered micro manufacturing enterprise (UDYAM-DL-06-0069460) and ISO 9001:2015 certified, supplying schools, colleges and vocational institutes across India and for export.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does steam distillation protect heat-sensitive compounds?

Direct steam injection lowers the effective temperature needed to vaporise volatile compounds, reducing the risk of thermal degradation compared with standard heated distillation.

What is this assembly typically used to extract?

It is commonly used for essential oil extraction and separating volatile aromatic compounds from plant material in teaching and research settings.

Is this suitable for a college organic chemistry lab?

Yes — steam distillation for essential oil extraction is a standard part of organic chemistry and natural products practical coursework.

Does this assembly include the steam generator?

Exact included components have not been independently verified for this listing — confirm whether a steam generator is included with STEMAids before ordering.

What flask capacity does this assembly come with?

Exact flask capacity has not been independently verified for this listing — confirm with STEMAids before ordering for a specific batch size.

Is STEMAids a registered manufacturer of this product?

Yes. Eduscope Smart Learning Solutions Private Limited is a Udyam-registered micro manufacturing enterprise (UDYAM-DL-06-0069460) and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. See the About page for full registration and certification details — manufacturer-stated, verify before citing in procurement documents.

Last updated: 29 August 2026.