HOT AIR OVEN

HOT AIR OVEN

 USE

Dry sterilisation.
Preparation of anticoagulated
bulb.
Drying of glassware.
Heating of chemicals used for the
preparation of primary standards.
 Hot air oven – principle

When electricity is passed

through the heating coils,
electrical energy is
converted into heat energy.
The temperature is
converted by thermostat.
 Components
Double walled heavy gauze
aluminum chamber.
Continuous heat elements externally
wound on all sizes of the working
chamber.
Thermal insulation by thick glass-
wood between the working chamber
and the outer mild steel casting.
Thermostat.
Adjustable ventilator.
Pilot lamp.
Temperature controller.
Perforated metal sleves.
 Procedure for use
Place the articles on the sleves.
Close the door firmly.
Put on the main switch.
Control the temperature by adjusting
the control knob.
Keep it on for required time.
Put off the main switch.
Remove the articles.
 Care and maintenance

Do not forget to put off

main switch when the
heating period is over.
Clean the hot air oven after
use.
 Muffle furance

Muffle furance is
a type of hot air
oven in which
temperature up
to 8000c-9000c
can be obtained.