Schlenck Line

The Schlenck Line is the keystone instrument used in the organometallic chemistry laboratory. Organo-transition metal complexes are largely pyrophoric, meaning that exposure to oxygen from the atmosphere will lead to spontaneous combustion. In order to safely work with these compounds, a Schlenck Line and Schlenck Flasks to run reactions in are a necessity. The line provides a vacuum to remove any of the natural atmosphere if turned in one direction and provides an inert nitrogen atmosphere if the knob is turned 180°.

The instruction booklet instructs the scientist on the proper use of Marshall's Schlenck Line (saved as a pdf format).

Contact Information

Dr. Michael P. Castellani
Marshall University Dept. of Chemistry
castella@marshall.edu
304-696-6486

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