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Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98%
Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% (Product Code: SCL-484/137) is a viscous polyol liquid used as the test fluid in falling-ball viscosity experiments and other school and college physics practicals. Teachers order the 500 ml bottle because its high viscosity and density of 1.26 g/cm³ slow a falling steel ball enough to time accurately. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to laboratories that run viscosity measurement apparatus.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Purity | 98% (as stated in the product name) |
| Volume | 500 ml |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Chemical formula | C3H8O3 |
| Density | 1.26 g/cm³ |
| Boiling point | 290 °C |
| Molar mass | 92.09382 g/mol |
| Classification | Alcohol, polyol |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL-484/137 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Glycerine Used For?
The main physics use is the Stokes’ law experiment: a small steel ball is dropped into a tall column of glycerine, students time its fall between two marks once it reaches terminal velocity, and they calculate the coefficient of viscosity from the ball’s radius, the fall speed and the densities of steel and glycerine. The liquid’s high viscosity keeps the fall slow enough to time with a stop clock.
Teachers also use it to compare the viscosities of different liquids, as a dense liquid in density exercises, and as a lubricant when pushing glass tubing through rubber stoppers. Glycerine absorbs moisture from the air, which lowers its viscosity, so keep the bottle tightly capped and record the room temperature with each set of readings, because viscosity changes noticeably with temperature.
Supplier
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, sources Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% for physics and chemistry teaching laboratories, colleges and dealers. Bottles leave Ambala, Haryana, for institutions and distributors across India and international markets, and can travel in the same consignment as the apparatus for the practical. Our company profile explains more about the company.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Complete a falling-ball viscosity set-up with these items:
- Steel Ball — the sphere timed as it falls through the glycerine
- Stop Clock — times the ball between the two marks on the column
- Vernier Calliper — measures the ball diameter for the Stokes’ law calculation
- Meter Scale 100 cm — sets and measures the fall distance between the marks
- Viscosity And Particle Drag — a dedicated apparatus for studying drag on falling particles
More practical supplies are available in the Physics Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key properties of Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98%?
Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% is a liquid polyol with the formula C3H8O3, a density of 1.26 g/cm³, a boiling point of 290 °C and a molar mass of 92.09382 g/mol. It comes in a 500 ml bottle, product code SCL-484/137.
Why is glycerine used in the Stokes’ law viscosity experiment?
Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% is used because its high viscosity makes a small steel ball fall slowly and steadily, so students can time its terminal velocity with a stop clock. Its density of 1.26 g/cm³ is known, which the Stokes’ law calculation requires.
How much glycerine do I need for a viscosity column?
The amount of Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% needed depends on the height and bore of your column, and each bottle holds 500 ml. Measure the volume of your tube, allow some extra for topping up, and tell us the total so we can quote the right number of bottles.
What is the shelf life of this Glycerine?
The shelf life of Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions, so we do not quote a fixed period. Ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted, and keep the bottle tightly capped between uses.
Who supplies Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98%?
Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98%, code SCL-484/137, is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which sources laboratory chemicals for educational institutions and dealers alongside its physics lab apparatus.
Can Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% be ordered in larger quantities?
Yes, Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% can be quoted in multiple 500 ml bottles for several laboratories, tenders or dealers in India and international markets. Share the quantity and delivery location through the contact page to receive a quotation.
Request a Quote
Send your Glycerine (Glycerol) – 98% requirement through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart together with the steel balls and stop clocks for your viscosity practical.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
