AC0924 Clay Mortar and Pestle manufactured from clay

Description of Mortar and Pestle made from Aluminium Oxide

A mortar and pestle made from aluminium oxide is a standard laboratory instrument used for grinding, mixing and pulverising solid substances. It consists of two components:

Mortar: The mortar is a bowl‐shaped container manufactured from aluminium oxide ceramic. Its interior is smooth and its design permits consistent grinding and mixing of substances.

Pestle: The pestle is a rod‐shaped instrument that fits into the mortar. It is used for pulverising, grinding or mixing substances by applying pressure and friction to the interior surface of the mortar.

Specifications of the Aluminium Oxide Mortar and Pestle Set

Customisations are possible.

Applications of the Aluminium Oxide Mortar and Pestle

1. Pharmaceutical Products: Used for grinding and mixing medications to achieve uniform particle size for controlled absorption and effect.

2. Laboratories: Used in chemical and biological laboratories for pulverising, mixing and homogenising samples to generate consistent and reproducible experimental outcomes.

3. Materials Science: Employed for sample preparation for analysis, including reducing materials to fine powder for X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and other analytical techniques.

4. Food Industry: Applied for grinding spices, herbs and other food ingredients to release flavours and to achieve uniform texture.

5. Ceramics and Glass: Used in the production of ceramic and glass powders and for controlling the particle size distribution during processing.

6. Chemical Synthesis: Employed in chemical synthesis and formulation as it facilitates the thorough mixing of reactants and catalysts, thereby enabling complete reactions and high yields.

7. Cosmetics: Used for producing cosmetic powders and formulations to achieve a uniform consistency and texture in products such as facial powders and creams.

8. Educational Purposes: Commonly used in educational institutions to instruct students in material preparation, mixing and homogenisation techniques in chemistry and biology courses.

9. Metallurgy: Applied in metallurgical laboratories for producing metal powders and alloys to facilitate the investigation of material properties and behaviour.

10. Environmental Science: Used in environmental testing and analyses, for instance in the preparation of soil and sediment samples for chemical analysis to determine pollutant content and composition.

11. Nanotechnology: Employed in the production of nanoparticles and nanocomposites, where precise grinding and mixing are required to attain the desired particle size and distribution.