A laboratory reaction vessel, also known as a lab reactor, is a commonly used device in chemistry, pharmaceuticals and food science laboratory settings. Usually made of materials such as steel or glass, the vessel can hold reactants from a few millilitres to several litres in volume and can perform experimental procedures under controlled temperature and pressure conditions. Laboratory reaction vessels are used for a wide range of experimental operations including synthesis, catalysis, extraction, distillation, staining, drying, crystallization and many others, and are frequently used in the development of new drug varieties and process optimization. Its structure usually consists of the reaction vessel itself, a heater, stirrer, condenser, metering pump, control instrumentation, etc., and is available in various models and specifications. The selection of a reaction vessel usually depends on the properties of the reactants, laboratory needs, and the user's budget.
