SOXHLET TECHNIQUE
The solubilization of extractable is performed by cold solvent which drops from the condenser. Usually, a complete extraction requires a lot of hours.
RANDALL TECHNIQUE
Randall technique consists in a first extraction phase obtained by immersion of the thimble containing the sample in boiling solvent, followed by a second phase,“washing”, during which the sample is washed by the solvent dropping from a condenser. A fast solubilisation of the components from the sample is obtained during the first step, by the boiling solvent, permitting a considerable reduction of the overall time required for analysis. Randall system permits also to recover the used solvent at the end of extraction procedure.
MAIN ADVANTAGES OF VELP'S EXTRACTOR COMPARED TO SOXHLET
A considerable shortage in time (up to 8 times less); SER 148 reduces solvent consumption (thanks to the solvent recovery);manuality optimization and total risk elimination for the operator (exposure to organic solvents, explosions).