Brass Spirit Lamp

Brass Spirit Lamp – Laboratory Heating Apparatus

The Brass Spirit Lamp is a compact laboratory heating device used to provide a small, steady flame for heating substances and carrying out basic laboratory demonstrations. Supplied by Elmo Agencies, a trusted scientific manufacturer in Ambala, it is suitable for chemistry laboratories, educational practicals, and other controlled heating applications.

A Brass Spirit Lamp uses a liquid fuel such as ethanol or another suitable alcohol-based laboratory fuel. The fuel is held in a reservoir and drawn toward the burner through a wick, where it is ignited to produce a flame. Its simple construction makes it useful where a relatively small and portable heat source is required.

Construction & Working

A typical spirit lamp consists of:

• Brass fuel reservoir
• Wick and wick holder
• Burner opening
• Cap for covering the burner when not in use

The wick draws fuel from the reservoir through capillary action. When the exposed portion of the wick is ignited, it produces the heating flame. The flame size can generally be influenced by the exposed wick length.

Applications

• Small-scale laboratory heating
• Heating test tubes and small vessels with suitable equipment
• Educational chemistry demonstrations
• Basic laboratory experiments
• Controlled low-intensity heating
• Suitable sterilization applications where the laboratory procedure permits

Key Features

• Durable brass construction
• Compact and portable design
• Wick-based flame
• Suitable for small-scale heating
• Useful for school and college laboratories
• Simple operation and maintenance

Safety Precautions

Because a spirit lamp produces an open flame, appropriate laboratory safety measures are essential.

• Keep the lamp away from flammable materials.
• Use only the recommended fuel.
• Do not refill while the lamp is lit or hot.
• Extinguish the flame using the supplied cap or appropriate method rather than blowing on it.
• Handle the lamp carefully to prevent fuel spills.
• Ensure adequate laboratory ventilation.
• Keep suitable fire-safety equipment available.

Conclusion

The Brass Spirit Lamp by Elmo Agencies is a simple and portable laboratory heating apparatus suitable for small-scale heating, chemistry demonstrations, and educational practicals. Its brass body and wick-based burner provide a straightforward heat source when used with appropriate fuel and laboratory safety procedures.