Trace oxygen or moisture can damage air-sensitive materials within minutes. An Inert Gas Glove Box gives you a sealed chamber filled with nitrogen or argon, so you can weigh, mix, and store samples without exposing them to room air. This guide covers how it works, what the LZ-IGB-A100 includes, and how to choose and run one.
How a Sealed Chamber Protects Samples
An Inert Gas Glove Box is a stainless steel chamber with built-in gloves. You work through the gloves while the chamber holds a non-reactive gas. A purifier circulates that gas, removing oxygen, water, and organic vapors before returning it to the chamber.
The Inert Gas Glove Box LZ-IGB-A100 from Labozon is a single-sided unit with two glove ports, two air locks, and a seven-inch color touch screen for control.
Main Parts and Gas Flow
Items enter through an air lock, where vacuum and refill cycles replace room air with inert gas. Gloves let you handle them inside the main chamber, and the purifier keeps the atmosphere clean during the session..
Reading the layout first shows where gas lines connect and where service access sits.
Why Labs Work Under Inert Gas
Low moisture
The page lists water levels of 1 ppm or less as a manufacturer-specified figure during operation.
Low oxygen
A single purification system with manual or automatic pressure control supports steady oxygen levels.
Clean atmosphere
Two HEPA filters at the inlet and outlet, plus solvent vapor filters, help limit particles and vapors.
Comfortable operation
A glass viewing panel, lamp, and touch screen make long sessions easier.
Published Details of the LZ-IGB-A100
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | Stainless steel SUS 304, 3 mm thick |
| Glove ports | Two, fitted with butyl gloves |
| Main air lock | 360 × 600 mm |
| Tools air lock | 150 × 360 mm |
| Oxygen and water | 1 ppm or less (manufacturer-specified) |
| Leakage | 0.05 vol% per hour or less |
| Vacuum pump | 4 L/s exhaust volume |
| Internal racks | 900 mm height |
| Control | Seven-inch color touch screen |
| Base | Leveling feet and solid stand with castors |
The page also lists the viewing panel as both double laminated and toughened glass, and does not separate included items from optional ones. Confirm glass type, electrical needs, and included accessories with Labozon before ordering.
Where It Fits in the Lab
The product page lists chemical synthesis, materials handling and storage, characterization of air-sensitive materials, and nanotechnology. Typical tasks include:
- Weighing air-sensitive powders
- Preparing mixtures with dry solvents
- Loading sample holders before analysis
- Storing materials between experiments
Common Selection Mistakes
Buying on chamber size alone is the most frequent error. Review air lock dimensions, glove port position, filtration, leakage rate, purifier type, and floor space together. If your samples are large, a small air lock will force repeated transfers.
Other mistakes include skipping gas supply planning and ignoring vacuum pump placement. If your work needs a different layout, review the wider glove box range before deciding.
User Tips and Recommended Practices
- Complete each air lock vacuum and refill cycle before opening the inner door.
- Dry tools, wipes, and containers before transfer.
- Check gloves for pinholes and stiffness before each session.
- Open solvent containers only as needed to protect the purifier.
- Record oxygen and moisture readings at the start and end of each session.
- Wipe surfaces after use and keep racks organized.
- Load all materials in one transfer to limit air lock cycles.
- Inspect seals and connections on a schedule.
Explore the Glove Box Category
The Inert Gas Glove Box LZ-IGB-A100 belongs to a wider group of glove boxes. Buyers usually compare chamber size, air lock design, purification method, and leakage rate. To see the full range, browse the glove box category.
Labozon supplies scientific equipment across many disciplines, and the rest of its catalog is reachable from the Labozon home page.
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