Laboratory equipment quiz 2: Leibig vs. Fredrich Condenser

Liebig Condenser: The Liebig condenser is one of the simplest and most commonly used types. It consists of a straight glass tube within a larger glass jacket. Coolant (usually water) flows through the jacket, cooling vapors that pass through the inner tube. It’s typically used for simple distillation processes where vapors do not require extensive cooling. Friedrichs (or Friedrich) Condenser: The Friedrichs condenser has an inner coil like the Graham condenser, but also includes a series of bulges or indentations which increase the surface area even more. This design is very effective for refluxing operations where prolonged cooling is required. The large surface area allows for efficient condensation of vapors over a longer period.