Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a Soxhlet extractor system to support laboratory analysis of lipid and extractable components in agricultural and food research samples. The system must meet specific requirements, including a minimum of 6 extraction positions, a time frame of 45-60 minutes per extraction cycle, and a solvent recovery rate of at least 80%. The system must be suitable for laboratory use and compatible with standard analytical solvents. The contractor will be required to deliver a complete Soxhlet extraction system, including all necessary components, glassware, and accessories, as well as a user manual and operating instructions.
• The system must use the Randall Improved Soxhlet extraction method
• The system must have a capacity of at least 6 extraction positions
• The system must be able to perform an extraction cycle within 45-60 minutes
• The system must have a solvent recovery rate of at least 80%
• The system must be made of borosilicate glass or chemically resistant materials
• The system must have an integrated heating mantle or compatible external heating source
• The system must have an efficient condenser capable of continuous solvent reflux
• The system must be compatible with common solvents such as hexane, petroleum ether, and ethanol