File talk:Simple distillation apparatus.svg

Distillation SVG picture


The SVG image could be improved.


 * The ".SVG" images is missing the outlet pipe from the receiving portion of the apparatus see “.PNG” image (above) - just above label 8.


 * Figure 10 missing


 * Also some of the ground glass joints are shaded others are not.

To be picky:


 * The thermometer bulb could have a black line around it to show it is contained within the thermometer.


 * The side of the receiving flask (i.e. 16) is usually smaller than the boiling flask side (i.e. 15).


 * The in- and out- pipes of the condenser could be moved nearer the end of the condenser respectively so the condenser actually fills.


 * It is not clear if the thermometer is inserted into the apparatus via a glass ground joint or not.


 * The right angle edges (e.g. on condenser and else where) are usually rounded not squared off as glass tends to fail a square edges. 80.254.147.68 (talk) 10:01, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

A further comment made on distillation talk page:
 * This drawing requires a slight alteration to be correct. In fact to be able to measure the condensing vapour temperature correctly the bulb of the thermometer has to be level with the pipe exit of the distillation flask. (Viz. eg. ASTM and/or IP standards for testing petroleum products) LouisBB (talk) 08:17, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

One more tiny detail

9: Vacuum/gas inlet

9: Vacuum/gas outlet

Traditionally there is over pressure and the gas has to go out somewhere or it will explode. Happened once to me. Thanks, Bo in Finland 21/2/2016 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.114.237.124 (talk) 17:27, 21 February 2016 (UTC)