High Temperature Oil Bath in Shillong

A High Temperature Oil Bath is a laboratory heating device designed to provide precise and uniform heating at elevated temperatures using specialized heat transfer oils. Unlike water baths, which are limited by the boiling point of water (100 °C), oil baths can operate at much higher temperatures, typically ranging from ambient temperature up to 300–350 °C depending on the type of oil used. They are widely used in chemical, biological, and industrial laboratories for experiments and processes that require stable heating conditions beyond the capacity of water-based systems. The oil bath consists of a metal container (often stainless steel or aluminum) filled with high-boiling, thermally stable oil, along with a digital or analog temperature controller to regulate heat. A heater element provides consistent heating, while insulation minimizes heat loss.