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Dewar Selection: Separate Body, Casing and Lid Temperature Limits

2026-10-02English

Dewar documents often list inner material, casing, lid, capacity and liquid-nitrogen data together. Assigning one temperature range to every component can mislead selection. Read the KGW glass and stainless-steel information by component.[1][2]

Which component does the temperature refer to?

Component or construction Manufacturer example Interpretation
Glass inner vessel / stainless-steel vessel −200 to +150 °C; briefly up to +200 °C The documented vessel range, not every external accessory
External cushioning in the glass series −10 to +60 °C A separate external-material limitation
Polyurethane lid in the stainless-steel series Up to +80 °C Do not apply the vessel upper limit to the lid

These are conditions for different series and parts, not one whole-unit rating. During heat exposure, cleaning or storage, identify the component actually exposed rather than checking only the inner vessel.[1][2]

Equal capacity still requires dimensional checks

Opening, diameter, height, handles and closure can differ at equal nominal capacity. Object access, handling and space requirements depend on dimensions; capacity cannot replace dimensional checks.

The stainless-steel table lists different approximate liquid-nitrogen holding times and evaporation rates for standard and wide-mouth versions at about 1000 mL. They should not be treated as equivalent solely by capacity. Test conditions are incompletely specified, so the figures are not guaranteed on-site holding times.[2]

A closure is not a pressure-sealing accessory

Retain the documented pressureless-use condition. A lid or stopper must not be interpreted as permission to seal and pressurise the vessel. Check venting, handling and protection against equipment instructions and laboratory safety procedures; this article is not a substitute operating procedure.

Selection checks

Separate capacity and useful dimensions, wetted materials, temperature, closure material, handling and medium suitability. For holding-performance comparisons, ask about filling and environmental conditions.

Confirm the exact item and accessories, not merely glass or stainless-steel Dewar. Vessel temperature, external-material limits and on-site holding behaviour are three distinct questions.

References

  • [1] KGW Isotherm 00–S22 Cylindrical Dewar Vessels Manufacturer Datasheet (C), PDF page(s) 1–2 (file page order). View reference resource
  • [2] KGW Isotherm DSS / GSS Stainless Steel Dewar Vessels Manufacturer Datasheet, PDF page(s) 1–2 (file page order). View reference resource