Pestle And Mortar Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Pestle And Mortar (Product Code: SCL311/056) is a white porcelain grinding set used to crush leaves, seeds, tissue and crystals into extracts or powders in biology and chemistry labs. The 4 inch mortar is glazed outside and rough inside, so samples break down quickly against the unglazed base while the outer surface wipes clean, and the porcelain is chemical resistant. A routine item of botany lab equipment in India, it is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.

Specifications

What Is the Pestle and Mortar Used For?

A widely taught biology use is extracting leaf pigments: fresh spinach or other green leaves are torn into the mortar with a little acetone and a pinch of clean sand, then ground until the liquid turns deep green. The extract is filtered and spotted onto a strip for paper chromatography in school labs, where chlorophylls and carotenoids separate into bands. The same set is used to crush potato or liver for enzyme experiments, to macerate root tips before staining, and to powder crystals or seeds for chemical tests.

Grind with a circular, pressing motion rather than pounding, which can chip porcelain. Work in small batches so material stays in contact with the rough base. When using acetone or other volatile solvents, grind in a well-ventilated area away from flames, and keep separate sets for chemicals and for food or biological samples where cross-contamination matters.

OEM Manufacturer

This pestle and mortar is produced by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab name, as the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Laboratories, schools, dealers and importers therefore buy from the maker itself, not from a stockist reselling someone else's porcelain. If a pestle or mortar is broken later, ask us about a replacement and the request goes straight to the manufacturer. See our company profile.

Related Laboratory Equipment

Items that go with the mortar in a pigment extraction and chromatography practical:

• Acetone (Extra Pure) — the solvent used to draw pigments out of ground leaves.
• Whatman's Filter Paper No 1 — filters the ground extract before chromatography.
• Chromatographic Jar — holds the solvent in which the pigment strip is developed.
• Porcelain Mortar with Crusher — an alternative porcelain grinding set.
• Pestle & Mortor, Unglazed — an unglazed alternative listed in our chemistry range.

See more apparatus in the Biology Lab category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Pestle And Mortar?
The Pestle And Mortar has a 4 inch diameter mortar, a practical size for grinding a handful of leaves, a few seeds or a small quantity of crystals in a single student practical without the sample spilling over the rim.

Is the pestle included with the mortar?
Yes, the product is listed as a pestle and mortar set, so the grinding pestle comes with the 4 inch porcelain mortar. If a class needs extra pestles, ask us on the contact page whether they can be quoted.

Why is the inside of the mortar rough?
The mortar's rough inner surface creates friction, so leaves, tissue and crystals are sheared and ground rather than simply pushed around. The glazed outer surface is there for easy handling and quick cleaning after each practical.

Can the pestle and mortar be used with acetone and other reagents?
Yes, the porcelain pestle and mortar is chemical resistant, so it can be used with acetone and the other reagents common in extraction practicals. Grind volatile solvents in a well-ventilated area and away from any flame.

How do I remove green stains from the rough interior?
To clean a stained mortar, grind a little clean sand with water or a few drops of alcohol, then wash with detergent and rinse. Stains in the rough surface may fade rather than disappear completely, which does not affect grinding.

Who manufactures the Pestle And Mortar SCL311/056?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) manufactures the Pestle And Mortar as the OEM at its own factory in Ambala, Haryana, India. Class sets and repeat orders are quoted directly by the manufacturer, without a trading intermediary.

Can I order pestle and mortar sets for a whole class or for export?
Yes, the pestle and mortar is quoted for class sets and bulk orders for schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets. Send code SCL311/056, the quantity and the destination through our contact page.

Request a Quote

Send code SCL311/056 with the quantity through our contact page, or add the set to your enquiry cart with filter paper and solvents. Quotations come directly from the manufacturer.

Last updated: 24 September 2026