B/R Instruments | Recycling Tetrahydrofuran (THF)

Applications Recycling Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Tetrahydrofuran is used to dissolve polymers for molecular weight analysis by GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography).

Average molecular weight is an important property of polymers and is an indication of strength and flexibility.

After use, the waste THF is contaminated with:

Polymer fragments
Monomers
Other solvents

Name: Tetrahydrofuran
Formula: C₄H₈0
Boiling Point: 66 °C

The 9600-90 is a good choice for recycling THF waste. Key features are:

All glass and Teflon contact surfaces.
High efficiency distillation. Get back HPLC grade HFIP
Completely automatic. Push start and walk away.
Safe! CE marked

Recycling Program: 9600-60 Spinning Band Distillation System

Cut #1 (waste)	Timed fore cut: 30 minutes
Cut #2 (Pure THF)	63 - 66 °C
Reflux Ratio	2:1
Typical Distillation Rate	1.5 liters per hour
Typical Recovery	95% Recovered
Typical Purity	HPLC Grade

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