Condenser liebig, Nairobi Industrial Area

The Liebig condenser is a straight-tube condenser designed for cooling and condensing vapors during distillation or reflux processes in a laboratory. It consists of a long inner tube through which the vapor travels, surrounded by an outer jacket through which cold water flows. The cold water absorbs heat from the vapor, causing it to condense into liquid form, which can then be collected.

This condenser is known for its simplicity, efficiency, and versatility, making it widely used for basic distillations, organic reactions, and the purification of volatile substances.