Quick Answer: The Crucible, Porcelain, Gooch is a glazed porcelain Gooch crucible with a perforated base for vacuum filtration and gravimetric analysis, usable up to 1050°C.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Perforated bottom for vacuum-assisted filtration
High-alumina vitrified laboratory porcelain
Glazed inside and outside, except the base contact rim
For use up to 1050°C
Resists concentrated acids and alkalis, except HF
Capacities: 15 mL, 25 mL, 30 mL, 45 mL and 50 mL
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
High-alumina vitrified laboratory porcelain
Base
Perforated bottom for vacuum-assisted filtration
Glaze
Inside and outside, excluding base contact rim
Maximum temperature
1050°C
Capacities
15, 25, 30, 45, 50 mL
Chemical resistance
Concentrated acids and alkalis (not HF)
About This Product
A Gooch crucible collects a precipitate by vacuum filtration and is then heated, so the residue can be weighed in gravimetric analysis. It is also used to determine suspended solids and residue on ignition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacities is the Gooch crucible available in?
It is available in 15 mL, 25 mL, 30 mL, 45 mL and 50 mL capacities.
Can the Gooch crucible be used with hydrofluoric acid?
No. It resists concentrated acids and alkalis, but HF is excluded.