Quick Answer: The Retort Stand, A-Shaped has a triangular cast-iron base and a vertical steel rod of 12.5 millimetres diameter for holding boss heads, burette clamps and retort rings. The three-point base keeps distillation, titration and filtration set-ups steady.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
A-shaped (triangular) cast-iron base with three-point contact
Rod in chrome-plated mild steel or stainless steel, 12.5 mm diameter
Powder-coated base
Threaded hole holds the rod upright
Polished rod lets boss heads and clamps slide smoothly
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Base material
Cast iron
Base shape
A-shaped (triangular)
Rod material
Chrome-plated mild steel or stainless steel
Base finish
Powder coating
Rod diameter
12.5 millimetres
Rod mounting
Threaded hole
Takes
Boss heads, burette clamps and retort rings
About This Product
A heavy triangular base keeps the stand from rocking on uneven benches and lowers the centre of gravity when glassware is clamped off to one side. It is the everyday support for burettes, condensers and funnels in chemistry and physics practicals at school and college level. Educational Instrument can dispatch the Retort Stand, A-Shaped to laboratories in Tajikistan, Libya, Benin, South Africa and Cambodia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rod diameter of the A-Shaped Retort Stand?