Quick Answer: The Pestle is a high-alumina vitrified porcelain pestle with a glazed handle and an unglazed grinding head for grinding solid reagents and mineral samples.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
High-alumina vitrified laboratory porcelain
Glazed handle
Unglazed, abrasive grinding head
Resists acids and alkalis, except HF
For grinding and mixing solid reagents and mineral samples
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
High-alumina vitrified laboratory porcelain
Handle
Glazed
Grinding head
Unglazed
Chemical resistance
Acids and alkalis (not HF)
About This Product
Paired with a mortar, the pestle crushes and grinds solid reagents and mineral samples into a fine, even powder. Its unglazed head provides the friction needed for grinding. The Pestle can be supplied on export terms to Estonia, Ghana, Malta, Senegal and Republic of the Congo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the grinding end of the pestle glazed?
No. The grinding head is unglazed, while the handle is glazed.