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Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Chemical Engineering
CONT

A ring stand, also known as a support stand, clamp stand, or retort stand, is a long, vertical metal rod with a heavy base. Various clamps are affixed to the rod of the ring stand, including ring clamps, burette clamps, and vises. Ring stands and their clamps hold items like test tubes, flasks, and crucibles upright on the laboratory benchtop or over a flame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Génie chimique
DEF

Socle comportant une tige verticale pouvant recevoir divers dispositifs ou appareils de laboratoire [...]

Spanish

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