Soxhlet Extractor

Soxhlet Extractor

Soxhlets are made of low extractable borosilicate glass and come complete with extractor, condenser, and flask
An extraction thimble is required to support the sample within the extractor.
Place a soil sample in the thimble and heat the solvent contained in the flask. As the solvent vapors rise (passing through the extraction thimble), they enter the water-cooled condenser, and reliquify. When the liquid level in the extractor reaches the top of the siphon tube, siphoning action returns the extract-enriched solvent to the flask.