REFRIGERATED WAX CONTENT APPARATUS - IS 10512-2003

The Wax Content Testing Apparatus is engineered to measure the paraffin wax content in bitumen and bituminous binders, compliant with IS 10512:2003 standards. This advanced instrument includes a distillation unit with a 100 ml flask, Erlenmeyer flask, gas burner, and a support stand with adjustable table. A refrigerated cooling bath ensures temperature stability, and is equipped with slots for three test tubes (Ø38×160 mm) with wash bottles, and three spout test tubes with cork stoppers for efficient testing.

Additionally, the apparatus features a comprehensive filtration unit comprising a 500 ml suction flask, glass wash bottle, and filter funnel, facilitating smooth and uninterrupted testing procedures. Essential for laboratories focusing on bitumen quality, this apparatus offers a reliable solution for wax content analysis in accordance with international and Indian standards.

Compliance Standards:

1. Indian Standard: IS 10512:2003 (Method of Test for Paraffin Wax Content of Bitumen)
2. Equivalent International Standards: ASTM D721, IP 47

Salient Features of the Instrument:

1. Complete Testing Setup: Includes a 100 ml distillation flask, Erlenmeyer flask, refrigerated cooling bath, and gas burner.
2. Adjustable Stand: Sturdy and adjustable to support the cooling bath.
3. Filtration System: 500 ml vacuum filtering flask and filter funnel for precise filtration.
4. Temperature Control: Refrigerated cooling bath with specific accommodations for three test tubes, ensuring stable test conditions.
5. Additional Accessories: Optional components like a hot air oven, low-temperature bath, electronic balance (accuracy of 0.1 mg), vacuum pump, thermometer, and desiccator are available for enhanced testing accuracy.

Instrument Components:

1. Distillation Flask (100 ml) - 1 unit
2. Sheet Metal Guard Ring - 1 unit
3. Refrigerated Cooling Bath - 1 unit
4. Test Tubes (Ø38×160 mm) with wash bottle - 3 units
5. Test Tubes (Ø38×160 mm) with spout and cork stopper - 3 units
6. Filter Funnel (Ø70×200 mm) - 1 unit
7. Test Tube (with ground glass socket and wash bottle head) - 1 unit
8. Erlenmeyer Flask (100 ml) - 1 unit
9. Vacuum Filtering Flask (500 ml) - 1 unit
10. Cooling Bath Adjustable Stand - 1 unit
11. Gas Burner - 1 unit

Note: Additional items such as LPG or gas connection, hot air oven, electronic balance (0.1 mg accuracy), low-temperature bath, vacuum pump, glass thermometer, desiccator, filter paper (100 mm diameter), pincers, and solvents (ether, ethanol, acetone, petroleum spirit) are available separately to complete the testing setup.