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Desiccator (Soil Analysis)
Desiccator (Soil Analysis) (Product Code: SCL1417/07) is a covered soda-glass vessel, 100 mm in diameter, used to keep oven-dried soil samples, dishes and residues away from moist air while they cool before weighing in soil-analysis, ecology and agriculture practicals. A porcelain disc holds the sample above the desiccant, and the 3 mm glass is rated from -25 to 120 °C. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Desiccator with cover |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Material | Soda glass |
| Glass thickness | 3 mm |
| Operating temperature | -25 to 120 °C |
| Inner support | Porcelain disc |
| Product code | SCL1417/07 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Soil Analysis Desiccator Used For?
Its classic job is soil moisture determination: a soil sample is weighed, dried in an oven, cooled inside the desiccator so it cannot take up water vapour, and weighed again, with the loss in mass giving the moisture content. The desiccant sits in the lower compartment while the dish or crucible rests on the porcelain disc above it. Between lessons the same vessel keeps dried plant material, filter papers and hygroscopic salts dry, which makes it a useful piece in an ecology science kit for schools in India.
Let hot containers cool in air until they are within the 120 °C limit before placing them inside, because soda glass is more sensitive to sudden temperature change than borosilicate. Slide the cover sideways to open it rather than lifting it straight up, and keep the rim clean so that it seals evenly.
OEM Manufacturer
This desiccator is an own-make product of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab and works as an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) at its licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools, universities, testing laboratories, dealers and importers buy it factory-direct instead of through a trader, and questions about replacement discs or repeat batches go straight to the people who make it. The company profile has more background.
Related Biology Lab Equipment
Items that complete a soil moisture or drying exercise with this desiccator:
- Silica Gel Coarse — a common desiccant for the compartment below the porcelain disc.
- China Dish — holds the soil sample through oven drying and cooling.
- Digital Analytical Balance — for weighing the sample before and after drying.
- Soil Analysis Kit — extends the practical to other soil tests.
- Vacuum Desiccator — an alternative when drying under reduced pressure is needed.
Browse the Biology Lab category for further glassware and field-study items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Desiccator (Soil Analysis)?
The Desiccator (Soil Analysis) has a diameter of 100 mm and is made of 3 mm thick soda glass. That size suits the small dishes, crucibles and soil samples used in class practicals rather than large batches of laboratory glassware.
Is a desiccant included with the Desiccator (Soil Analysis)?
The Desiccator (Soil Analysis) is listed with its cover and a porcelain disc; a desiccant is not stated. Silica gel can be ordered separately, and you can confirm the exact contents with us through the contact page.
Can hot samples go straight into the Desiccator (Soil Analysis)?
Only once they are within its -25 to 120 °C operating range. Let crucibles cool briefly in air before placing them in the Desiccator (Soil Analysis), and avoid sudden temperature changes, as soda glass can crack under thermal shock. It is not meant for direct heating.
Who manufactures the Desiccator (Soil Analysis)?
The Desiccator (Soil Analysis), code SCL1417/07, is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) as the OEM, at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Buyers receive quotations and repeat supplies directly from the manufacturer.
How should the Desiccator (Soil Analysis) be looked after?
Wash the Desiccator (Soil Analysis) with water and mild detergent, dry it fully, and replace or regenerate the desiccant once it is saturated. Keeping the rim clean helps the cover seat evenly so that moist air stays out.
What should a quotation request for the Desiccator (Soil Analysis) include?
A quotation request for the Desiccator (Soil Analysis) should state the quantity, whether desiccant, dishes or a balance are also needed, and the delivery address. Orders are accepted from institutions and dealers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
Request a price for the Desiccator (Soil Analysis) direct from the manufacturer through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with the other soil-testing items on your list.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
