Quick Answer: The Crucible Micro, Porcelain is a small high-alumina vitrified porcelain crucible for micro-scale work, glazed inside and out with an unglazed base and stable up to 1050 °C. It is made in 1.5mL, 2mL, 5mL, 8mL, 10mL and 15mL sizes.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Capacities from 1.5mL to 15mL
High-alumina vitrified porcelain
Glazed inside and out; base left unglazed
Stable up to 1050 °C
Resists concentrated acids and alkalis, except HF
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
High-alumina vitrified porcelain
Temperature
Up to 1050 °C
Glaze
Internal and external; base unglazed
Capacities
1.5mL, 2mL, 5mL, 8mL, 10mL, 15mL
Chemical resistance
Concentrated acids and alkalis (except HF)
HS Code
6909.11.00
About This Product
Micro crucibles hold very small samples for ignition and ashing, so that the residue can be weighed. They are used in college and vocational laboratories for gravimetric work and trace-element preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacities are available?
The micro crucible comes in 1.5mL, 2mL, 5mL, 8mL, 10mL and 15mL sizes.