An agate mortar and pestle is a laboratory tool used for grinding and mixing substances into fine powders or pastes. Made from agate, a hard, durable, and chemically resistant type of microcrystalline quartz, it’s ideal for applications requiring high purity and minimal contamination, such as in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and material science.
Appearance: Often translucent or semi-transparent with natural banded patterns, giving it an aesthetic appeal alongside functionality.
Material:Agate is non-porous, chemically inert, and resistant to acids and solvents, making it suitable for grinding sensitive or corrosive materials without introducing impurities.
Hardness: With a Mohs hardness of 7-7.5, agate is harder than most materials, ensuring durability and effective grinding of hard substances.
Applications: Commonly used in laboratories for preparing samples for analysis (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography), grinding pigments, or processing small quantities of materials.
Sizes: Available in various sizes, typically ranging from 25 mm to 150 mm in diameter, depending on the volume of material to be processed.
Appearance: Often translucent or semi-transparent with natural banded patterns, giving it an aesthetic appeal alongside functionality.
Durability: Resistant to wear and cracking under normal use.
Low Contamination: Unlike metal or ceramic alternatives, agate minimizes contamination, crucial for trace element analysis.
Precision Grinding: Smooth, polished surfaces allow for fine and uniform grinding.
