Agate Pestle and Mortar
Product Code : JA-LS-5070
The Agate Pestle and Mortar (SKU JA-LS-5070) is a mortar and pestle hand-crafted from natural agate stone, supplied by JaincoLab for grinding laboratory samples to a fine powder. The stone is translucent blue-grey with a polished surface. Agate resists acids, except hydrofluoric acid, and solvents, which is why this type of mortar is chosen for substances of unknown composition and for samples being prepared for spectroscopic analysis.
Specifications
Material, finish and chemical resistance below are from the listing; bowl diameter is confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Agate Pestle and Mortar |
| SKU | JA-LS-5070 |
| Material | Natural agate stone, hand-crafted |
| Colour | Translucent blue-grey |
| Surface | Polished |
| Chemical resistance | Acids (except HF) and solvents |
| Size | Confirmed on the quotation |
Uses of the agate mortar and pestle
The listing names these uses:
- Grinding substances of unknown chemical composition
- Preparing samples for infrared (IR) spectroscopy
- Preparing samples for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis
- Grinding a variety of other laboratory materials
Scope of supply and ordering
Each unit comprises the mortar and its pestle; sizes and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Frequently asked questions
Which chemicals does agate resist?
Acids, except hydrofluoric acid (HF), and solvents.
What colour is the stone?
Translucent blue-grey, with a polished surface.
What sample preparation is it listed for?
Grinding samples for infrared and X-ray fluorescence analysis, and substances of unknown composition.
Related products
Mortars and porcelain ware are in the JaincoLab lab supplies range.
Request a quote
Ask for a price on the Agate Pestle and Mortar (JA-LS-5070), stating the size you need, through our contact page. Buying under a laboratory tender? Use our tenders page.
