A Guide To Different Types Of Ovens Used In Laboratories

 An oven is a chamber that can maintain a variably controllable temperature for heating & drying different samples in laboratories. Laboratory ovens are indispensable tools for many experiments, providing a controlled environment of heat, humidity, cleanliness and airflow not found in regular homes.

Common laboratory ovens include vacuum, gravity convention, forced air ovens, etc. If you are looking to get a new oven for your lab, then you need to go through all your options:

·         Laboratory Vacuum Ovens

These vacuums work on Coriolis Effect and are used in low-vacuum and high-vacuum applications. Vacuum ovens are primarily used to perform physical, chemical and thermal changes at various temperature ranges. The vacuum oven has a heating element, a temperature sensor, and an exhaust system for removing materials. Laboratory Vacuum Ovens provide an ideal environment for desiccating chemicals without heating them beyond safe temperatures.

·         Gravity Convention Ovens

These ovens are commonly used for drying. They are generally used to maintain the temperature in the 110-160F range and can be used for either conventional or convection drying. The heat radiates from upward-flowing hot air and can be modified with baffles, flaps or fans to perform other operations such as convection drying, cooking and baking.

·         Forced Air Ovens

These ovens have a fan that uses forced air circulation to transport heat through heating elements placed in the oven's chamber. They can perform all kinds of functions like cooking, baking and drying depending on the information provided about their make and model.

·         Convection Ovens

These ovens have fans that move hot air around a heating element to provide an even temperature throughout the chamber. They are usually used with gravity ovens to dry samples under a gentle upward hot air flow. These convection ovens are used to dry samples by removing moisture through sublimation.

To Sum Up!

Laboratory ovens come in different types, and all serve a specific purpose. It is best to know your purpose and then select an oven that can give you the best results. Vacuum ovens work well for low vacuum, and gravity convention is best for drying, forced air for baking & cooking and convection for mixing.