An acceptable way of measuring Reaction Temp?

[amstaff]

Is this an acceptable way of measuring the reaction temperature? Will the thermomether show higher temp? About how much higher?
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[ning]

1. use full-immersion thermometer for accuracy.
2. DON'T LET THAT THERMOMETER TOUCH THE FLASK BOTTOM!
3. boil some water and see what it reads. (leave the balloon off), then you can correct


I recommend you use a little piece of wire inside the balloon to hang the thermometer so it doesn't touch the flask bottom.

[geezmeister]

Dropping that thermometer onto an usupported flask bottom (like one in an oil bath) can break the flask, by the way. I know from experience. Do use wire. You should consider getting a Claisen adapter.

[embezzler]

if it is mercury it will ruin your reatants, also the prob os condensation might block you from reading the thing.

[ApprenticeCook]

Does anyone know about the glass's effect on IR?
Could one rig up a IR temp gun aimed at the contents from outside the unit?

-AC

[superman]

would it not be easier to use a 2 hole rubber stopper than to risk your flask, thermomitor and condenser?   or better yet as geez suggests, get a claisen adaptor