Ketoneilikka

Ketoneilikka, also known as ketone lamp or ketone burner, is a type of lamp used in chemistry and biology for the production of ketones. Ketones are organic compounds with a carbonyl group bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups. The ketone lamp is designed to generate ketones through the thermal decomposition of certain compounds, typically acetone or methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).

The ketone lamp consists of a heating element, usually a nichrome wire, which is heated to a high temperature. This heat causes the decomposition of the ketone precursor, resulting in the production of ketones. The generated ketones can then be collected and used for various applications, such as in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and other organic compounds.

Ketone lamps are commonly used in educational settings to demonstrate the principles of chemical reactions and the properties of ketones. They are also used in research laboratories for the synthesis of ketones and other organic compounds. The use of ketone lamps has been largely replaced by more modern and efficient methods of ketone production, such as the use of chemical reactions and catalysts. However, they remain an important tool in the study of organic chemistry and the understanding of ketone chemistry.