The OMM 03.1490.00 Tripod Stand is a three-legged support that holds containers or apparatus above a heat source, most often a Bunsen burner or a spirit burner. It is usually paired with a wire gauze as a base, and a beaker, flask, or evaporating dish is then placed on top to be heated. Because it is simple and needed in so many heating experiments, the tripod stand is a basic item found in almost every chemistry, biology, and school science laboratory.
Laboratories choose this stand because its three-legged design stays stable even on bench surfaces that are not perfectly level, which lowers the risk of a hot container tipping over. It comes in several diameters and heights, so users can adjust the distance between the flame and the container and match the size of the base to the beaker or flask being heated. Smaller stands suit spirit burners and small containers, while larger sizes give more room for Bunsen burners and wider vessels.
In Indonesia, tripod stands are widely used in school laboratories, madrasahs, universities, and industrial quality-control laboratories. They support routine practical work such as heating solutions, evaporation, and other basic heating procedures. Because the item is simple and durable, it serves both teaching laboratories, where students carry out introductory heating experiments, and working laboratories, where analysts need a dependable support for everyday sample preparation over an open flame.
- Heating solutions: the stand holds a beaker or flask steadily over a Bunsen or spirit burner, so liquids can be warmed safely during routine practical work and sample preparation.
- Evaporation: placed with a wire gauze, the tripod supports an evaporating dish over the flame, allowing solvents to be driven off while the dish stays stable.
- School science practicals: its simple, sturdy design makes it a standard item for introductory heating experiments in school and madrasah laboratories, where students need equipment that is easy to set up.
- Use with different burner types: the range of diameters and heights lets users choose a small stand for spirit burners or a larger one with more clearance for Bunsen burners.
- Heating vessels of different sizes: users can match the base size to the beaker, flask, or dish, which helps keep wider or narrower containers balanced while they are heated.
| Brand | OMM |
|---|---|
| CAS number | not applicable (laboratory apparatus) |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | IWAKI |
| Pack sizes | — |
| Physical form | three-legged support stand, available in several diameter and height options |
| Storage | store clean and dry in a stable position, away from the bench edge |
- Product name: Statif Kaki Tiga (Tripod Stand) OMM 03.1490.00
Store the tripod stand in a clean, dry place, such as a laboratory cabinet or equipment shelf, where it will not be knocked over or bent. Before use, place it on a flat, heat-resistant bench surface and check that all three legs rest firmly. Always use a suitable wire gauze between the stand and glassware. The stand becomes hot during and after heating, so handle it with heat-resistant gloves or tongs, and let it cool completely before moving or storing it. Keep flammable materials away from the burner area, and never leave a heating setup unattended.
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